Journalist Nicholas Cole has collected tips that help US Army Navy SEALs in their hard work.
1. The elephant ate piece by piece
This is the name of the technique for successful planning and achieving goals. To work effectively as a team, you need to understand how your small contribution helps the whole team move towards the goal. And to do that, you need to break down a big goal into small, easy-to-do tasks.
This tactic works in all walks of life. If you constantly only think about the end goal, you will always be cloudy and annoyed that nothing actually comes out. Conversely, if you focus only on small tasks, you won't be able to see the big picture and it will seem like you're setting the time in one place.
You have to combine the two. Start small, but don't forget about the big goal you're aiming for.
2. Visualize Success
This is important for good visualization.
Present everything as clearly and in detail as possible. Connect all the senses.
Scroll through your actions in your head to make them automatic.
Be optimistic. Do not think of failures, imagine that you succeed in everything.
Be aware of the consequences: you probably don't want to disappoint your loved ones or are afraid of exposing yourself to bad light. If you feel that the power of the spirit is deceiving you, imagine the consequences of your failure: it will motivate you.
Before the next exciting event, think about your actions in advance and imagine how well everything will turn out.
3. Learn to control your emotions
To do this, sea seals use the "4 x 4 x 4" method.
inhale - 4 seconds;
exhale - 4 seconds;
Repeat 4 times.
This method is similar to the breathing exercises used in meditation. The essence of the matter is the same: to help you calm down. Everyone knows that you can't make hasty decisions, but in practice it turns out that it's not so easy. The next time you find yourself in a stressful situation, give yourself a few minutes to think about nothing and just focus on your breathing.
4. Change your attitude to the situation
As you know, the cup can be half empty or half full. It's up to you to decide how you want to handle life. People who find it psychologically difficult try to find the positive side of everything. Why? Because they know that a passive approach won't help them reach their goals faster, it will only hinder them.
The ability to change your attitude to the situation is extremely important for a successful career. After all, when we think optimistically, our motivation and participation in the workflow increases.
5. Rejoice in small victories
Don't forget to cheer yourself up. Stop telling yourself, “I haven't done enough yet. Otherwise, over time, it will seem that you will do nothing at all. Motivation will drop and you will simply be tired and bored.
Pause and reflect on what you have already accomplished to reach your goal. Celebrate small victories: positive energy will help you overcome all obstacles.
6. Create the right environment
Of course, this is especially important for special forces. They have been specially trained to always be able to rely on each other during complex operations. Teamwork and trust are the basis of their success. But it will be useful in other fields of activity. No matter how talented or successful you are: Alone, you won't always be able to achieve the same results you achieve in cooperation with others.
By connecting with people who share your opinions and interests, you will grow and improve faster. The key is to find someone who is like you, but at the same time different enough to teach you something new. In such an environment, you will have a sense of community and belonging, and this is one of the basic needs of an individual.
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