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Ok, du har bestemt deg for at du ønsker å bli millionær og at du derfor skal følge Millionærskolen. 🙂 Hvor skal du så begynne?
Det første du må gjøre før du begynner å arbeide mot et såpass ambisiøst mål, er å finne gode grunner til at akkurat du ønsker å nå dette målet. Å bli millionær vil kreve langvarig innsats og fokus, så du vil kun lykkes dersom du har noen skikkelig gode grunner, som kan inspirere og motivere deg på veien. Og det er veldig viktig at dette er dine grunner, og ikke noen andres.
Jeg skal ikke være dommer over hva som er gode og dårlige grunner, men dersom du kun ønsker å bli millionær av overfladiske grunner, er sannsynligheten for at du vil lykkes ikke så alt for stor. Ønsker du kun å bli millionær for å ha råd til å kjøpe en flott bil og dyre klær, eller for å imponere det motsatte kjønn, er altså ikke utgangspunktet det beste. For meg har valgfrihet og det å i større grad kunne bestemme over egen tid vært hovedgrunnen til at jeg ønsket å bli millionær (og etterhvert økonomisk uavhengig). Som nordmenn flest har jeg i stor grad allerede det jeg trenger av materielle goder, men med full jobb og famile, har jeg liten tid til for eksempel å dyrke hobbyer. Men igjen, dette er kun mine grunner. Du må finne dine egne!
Når du har kommet fram til noen gode grunner til at du ønsker å bli millionær, er det viktig at du stadig minner deg selv på disse grunnene. Dette kan gjøres på flere måter, men her er noen forslag:
Skriv ned de gode grunnene dine i en notatblokk en gang per uke.
Finn bilder som representerer de gode grunnene dine, og lim disse på et stort ark som du henger på veggen.
Si de gode grunnene til deg selv hver morgen og hver kveld.
Visualiser din ønskede framtid hver kveld før du sovner.
Ikke ta lett på dette punktet. Som jeg skrev i forrige innlegg, er du ingen robot eller datamaskin. Det å holde motivasjonen oppe over en lengre periode er derfor helt avgjørende for at du skal lykkes med å bli millionær, og i denne sammenheng er noen virkelig gode grunner veldig nyttige å ha klart for seg.
Look at life as if it’s a series of experiments. Change your habits for 30 days and see what happens.
When it comes to self-improvement, two of the biggest stumbling blocks I see people encounter in my therapy office are a lack of motivation to get started and a fear that a goal will be too overwhelming.
I often prescribe 30 day challenges as a way to help people tackle both of those issues. But, I don’t tell them what to do for 30 days. Instead, I help them design their own challenge.
Thirty day challenges feel doable–you can do almost anything for 30 days. You can also use a 30 day challenge as an experiment. If it enhances your life, you’ll create momentum that motivates you to create more positive change.
If, however, you decide your challenge isn’t helpful–perhaps waking up 30 minutes earlier reduces your productivity–you’ll at least know you gave it your best effort for one month.
There are many online groups, courses, and books that tout 30 day challenges for anything from diet changes to cleaning habits. And while many of them can be quite effective, you don’t necessarily need to join a pre-established challenge.
In fact, you may be better off designing your own challenge. Then, you can ensure you’re working toward a goal that will really enhance your life.
30 Day Financial Improvement Challenges
Whether you want to make a big dent in your debt, or you want to start contributing more to your retirement, the right challenge could give you a big jumpstart toward a brighter financial future. Here are a few examples of ways you might spend less or save more in one month:
Save $500 in the next 30 days
Earn an extra $1000 in the next 30 days
Pay off a certain bill
Stop shopping online
Stop dining out
30 Day Clutter Clearing Challenges
Most people own too much stuff. And too much clutter means you’ll be distracted from your work, you’ll spend more time cleaning and looking for misplaced items, and you’ll struggle to stay productive. These 30 day challenges can help you clear the clutter one step at a time:
Get rid of 30 trash bags full of items
Keep your desk clean and clutter-free
List 5 items for sale online every day
Find 3 items to donate every day
Identify one small area to clean each day (closet, junk drawer, cabinet, etc)
30 Day Social Interaction Challenges
Whether you want to increase your face-to-face contact with your friends or you want to learn to speak up for yourself, improving your social interactions is important. Here are some challenges that you could do every day for one month to have more positive social interactions:
Send a thank you note to someone
Invite a co-worker or friend for coffee
Speak to a stranger
Compliment someone
Practice saying no to things you don’t actually want to do
30 Day Health Improvement Challenges
From changing your diet to increasing your workout habits, to getting more sleep and taking your vitamins, there are many challenges that can address your health. Here are a few challenges that could help you reset your habits:
Write down everything you eat every day
Eliminate a certain food or ingredient (like sugar or caffeine)
Exercise for 20 minutes
Walk one mile
Go to the gym every day
30 Day Mental Strength Building Challenges
If you want to feel less stressed, reduce your negative thinking, and regulate your emotions better, create a mental strength challenge for yourself. Here are a few examples of ways you can build mental muscle in 30 days:
Start a gratitude journal
Practice using kind words with yourself
Limit your contact with toxic people
Do something that makes it impossible to feel sorry for yourself
Schedule 30 minutes to worry each day (to reduce rumination)
30 Day Time Management Challenges
Whether you procrastinate too much, or you never have time to do the things you really want to do in life, create a challenge that will help you prioritize your activities and manage your time better. Here are a few ways you might eliminate time wasters or build in time to accomplish more:
Limit social media to 10 minutes a day
Give up TV
Schedule your time every day in 15-minute increments
Turn off electronics at 8 PM
Schedule 30 minutes each day to tackle a specific skill you want to learn or a project you want to complete
Create a New Challenge for Yourself Every Month
Look at each month as an opportunity to start a new 30 day experiment. Whether you eliminate a bad habit or establish a healthier routine, you’ll learn a lot about yourself and the strategies that can help you live your best life.
Sometimes, one simple change is all it takes to make life better. So start experimenting and challenge yourself to try something new each month.
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This article was written by Amy Morin who is a psychotherapist, a lecturer at Northeastern University, and a mental strength trainer. She’s also an international bestselling author.
