Why self-control is the engine of your success

Do you have a goal you’ve been intending to reach, but for one reason or another, haven’t reached the finish line yet? 

Something you’ve been waiting to accomplish for a long time and have been putting off?

• Finishing a project?
• Addressing dysfunction on your team?
• Having a difficult conversation?

If so, you may find the If-Then Plan beneficial.

Developed by Psychologist Peter Gollwitzer, the If-Then plan not only helps to achieve goals, it also gets you in the habit of changing your behavior and building self-control. 

For example, if you have a difficult time staying level headed during conflict. The If-Then plan helps you prepare for a successful outcome by deciding in advance how you’ll respond.  

To apply the If-Then plan, follow these two steps:

1. Identify your typical go-to tendency during conflict like yelling, people-pleasing, blaming, or checking out as soon as things get tense. 
2. Identify what you’ll do instead to stay in control of your response so the conflict gets addressed productively.

Examples:

If I feel triggered during a team meeting, Then I’ll focus on breathing to ground myself so I don’t say something I’ll later regret.

If an employee isn’t following through with a task, Then I’ll speak with them privately with a curiosity mindset to find out what’s getting in their way.

Identifying your If-Then plan builds your self-control so you’re more likely to show up as your best and follow-through achieving your goals. 

Are you ready to build your self-control and turbocharge your success? Book a strategy call and together we’ll create a personalized plan to propel your goals forward.