Today we are talking about strategy number 4 to help you overcome difficult issues, which is to Try a Positivity Sandwich.

This technique has been utilized by teachers and coaches for decades; it is incredibly simple, and requires little to no practice or preparation to master. You start by identifying the issue, problem, or behavior that needs to be discussed or brought to someone’s attention. Then, you build the sandwich by determining something positive to say before the difficult thing and then something else positive to say immediately following the difficult part of the conversation.

If, for example, you need to reprimand an employee for their habit of late arrival, you may choose to start the conversation by affirming how valuable they are for keeping the office running smoothly. Then you can discuss the need for them to be punctual. Afterward, you could end the conversation by thanking them for being an important member of the team. Most people are eager to please and will respond positively to this process. You are still engaging in the difficult but necessary correction, and you are doing it in a way that still calls out greatness in that person and affirms their value to your firm.

Tune in tomorrow for strategy number 5 to help you overcome difficult issues at the office or even at home.

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I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.

Aim for what you want each and every day!

Anne Bachrach

The Accountability Coach™

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Today we are talking about strategy number 3 to help you overcome difficult issues, which is to Bite the Bullet.

While it can be tempting to sweep conflict under the rug – especially if you personally dislike conflict – it is important that as the leader of your company you set an example for those looking up to you. Instead of pretending like issues are not there, just confront them. The longer you allow things to lurk under the surface, the larger the feelings of resentment and frustration will become.

Clients and employees that feel slighted or not taken care of can quickly turn into disgruntled people loudly voicing their displeasure to others. This can create a heavy fog of bitterness and backbiting that reduces productivity and inhibits work/life harmony. The best way to stop this in its tracks is to confront issues head on as soon as you become aware of them. Don’t let them grow into something large and uncomfortable. Have a hard conversation, if needed, and get to the bottom of things as soon as possible.

Tune in tomorrow for strategy number 4 to help you overcome difficult issues at the office or even at home.

Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.

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I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.

Aim for what you want each and every day!

Anne Bachrach

The Accountability Coach™

https://www.accountabilitycoach.com

Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.

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Today we are talking about strategy number 2 to help you overcome difficult issues, which is to Grow in Gratitude.

If you can cultivate an office culture of thankfulness, you may be surprised at how much the attitudes of everyone in your workspace elevate. Recognizing your employees successes and telling them often that you appreciate their hard work will help them feel valued, and will often build a spirit of excitement and congeniality, which acts like a hedge of protection against the small, everyday inconveniences and irritations that can crop up.

Overall, keeping a gratitude journal can be a powerful tool for improving your mental and emotional well-being, and enhancing your overall quality of life. To download my complimentary Gratitude Journal with exercises, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/gratitude/.

Tune in tomorrow for strategy number 3 to help you overcome difficult issues at the office or even at home.

Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today!

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I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.

Aim for what you want each and every day!

Anne Bachrach

The Accountability Coach™

https://www.accountabilitycoach.com

Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.

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Today we are talking about strategy number 1 to help you overcome difficult issues, which is to Practice Patience.

A good rule of thumb when faced with a difficult situation like a disgruntled employee or a grumpy client is to take a deep breath and just listen. Many times, if you can help the person you are interacting with feel heard, the situation will de-escalate on its own. We all long to be understood and valued, so when you patiently give those around you ample space to air their grievances and vent their frustrations (even if they are unfounded or if you disagree with them) you are feeding the side of them that longs to be seen and appreciated. Once they are done talking, take a brief moment to gather your own thoughts; then, calmly restate what they said to you and work with them to achieve a solution that works for everyone involved.

Tune in tomorrow for strategy number 2 to help you overcome difficult issues at the office or even at home.

Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today!

Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.

I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.

Aim for what you want each and every day!

Anne Bachrach

The Accountability Coach™

https://www.accountabilitycoach.com

Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.

If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you.

Whether navigating tricky conversations or counseling employees through conflict, there are always going to be difficult workplace issues that crop up. How you handle these obstacles will go a long way toward determining the atmosphere of your office. Will the office be a space where you and your team can speak and work freely, or will it be a place that stifles creativity and operates out of fear discipline? All workplaces are comprised of imperfect individuals that have good intentions but will still inevitably fail, struggle, or cause conflict. Mistakes happen, errors will be made, and feelings might get hurt. Having a plan in place for how you will respond to these things and mitigate the fallout will set you on a path to a peaceful and successful work environment.

When difficult times arise (at the office or at home), consider trying out one or more of the five proven strategies that we will be exploring over the next five days.

So, tune in tomorrow for strategy number 1.

Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today!

Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.

I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.

Aim for what you want each and every day!

Anne Bachrach

The Accountability Coach™

https://www.accountabilitycoach.com

Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.

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80% of success is mindset and 20% is strategy!

The success of a business depends hugely upon your mindset. Ignoring it will be to the detriment of the business.

95% of our thoughts are the same each day, and on average, 80% of our thoughts are negative!

When you talk with any successful entrepreneur, they will reveal that the mindset plays a huge role in ensuring the success of the business. This means that you have to find a way to unleash the power of the mind. Sounds easy, doesn’t it? While it may appear simple from the outside, there are certain limiting beliefs which can inhibit your ability. You have to find a way to overcome the limiting beliefs and change them.

The problem here is that most of the time you don’t even know about the limiting beliefs you have. The key to finding a way to change the mindset is to figure out a way to identify the limiting beliefs.

Download my Guidebook, How To Change Limiting Beliefs We Don't Even Know We Have, by going to http://bit.ly/UnawareOfBeliefs.

Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.

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I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.

Aim for what you want each and every day!

Anne Bachrach

The Accountability Coach™

https://www.accountabilitycoach.com

Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.

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Today we are talking about Tip #10 of the 10 tips for helping you to beat procrastination, which is to, Refuse to Settle for Less.

While some people may be more prone to procrastinate than others, putting things off does NOT have to define you! Regardless of what it takes, find a way to beat your procrastination problems, so that you can get on with your life and live with the confidence that comes from knowing that you have the talent and the focus to do what it takes to be even more successful! Think how good you will feel to beat the procrastination bug that can plague many people and keep them from realizing their true potential.

Over the past 10 days we have explored 10 tips for helping you to beat that nasty procrastination. In summary, procrastination will find more than one way to defeat you… but only if you let it. You are in charge of your destiny, and YOU are the only one who can choose to avoid the pitfalls of putting things off. Next time you feel like procrastinating, start reviewing these 10 steps that you can take to beat it. You will be amazed at how good you will feel, and at how much more you can get accomplished in a day’s work!

If you would like help with stopping procrastination so you can have your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation.

Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today!

Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.

I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.

Aim for what you want each and every day!

Anne Bachrach

The Accountability Coach™

https://www.accountabilitycoach.com

Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.

If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you.

Today we are talking about Tip #9 for helping you to beat procrastination, which is to, Try Not to Let Being a Perfectionist Derail You.

One of the bad things about human beings is the fact that nothing is perfect 100% of the time. At least this is what I believe. If this is a thought that upsets you or causes you to get discouraged, then you should really try to remember that doing your best to get things done is all that you can do. Do all that you can, and call it good enough. Don’t let being a perfectionist keep you from checking things off of your to-do list. You can procrastinate for a long time if you are trying to make things perfect – and they may NEVER be perfect. Don’t let this be your excuse. It doesn’t have to be perfect to be successful is important to remember.

Tune in tomorrow for Tip #10 for helping you to beat procrastination.

Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today!

Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.

I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.

Aim for what you want each and every day!

Anne Bachrach

The Accountability Coach™

https://www.accountabilitycoach.com

Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.

If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you.