Term
| The 10 Habits of Peak Performers |
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Definition
1. Be honest
2. Be positive
3. Be responsible
4. Be resilient
5. Be engaged
6. Be willing to learn
7. Be supportive
8. Be a creative problem solver
9. Be disciplined
10. Be grateful |
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Change Your Habits by Changing Your Attitude
(Strategies for Creating Positive Change) |
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Definition
1. Be willing to change
2. Focus on the positive
3. Develop specific goals
4. Change only one habit at a time
5. Start small
6. Use visualization and affirmations to imagine sucess
7. Observe and model others
8. Be aware of your thoughts and behaviors
9. Reward yourself
10. Be patient and persistent |
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Term
Overcome the Resistance to Change
(Obstacles that people may experience or feel) |
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Definition
1. Lack of awareness
2. Fear of the unknown
3. Familiarity and comfort
4. Independence
5. Security
6. Tradition
7. Embarrassment
8. Responsibilty
9. Environment
10. Cost
11. Difficulty |
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Overcome the Resistance to Change
(Difficulty) |
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Definition
1. Discard what doesn't work. First, unlearn and discard old ideas, thoughts, and habits in order to learn more positive habits.
2. Replace it with what does work. The next step is to replace old habits with new habits.
3. Practice! Practice! Practice! You can learn new habits but you must consciously apply and practice them. In a sense, you must "freeze" new patterns through consistent practice and repetition. |
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Term
| Peak Performance Success Formula |
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Definition
1. Confidence
2. Vision
3. Method
4. Training |
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Term
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Definition
| is believing in yourself, knowing your worth, and recognizing that you have what it takes to do well. Self-Confidence is one of the most important mental qualities you can develop for producing results. When you build on the accomplishments of small victories and successes, you realize that you can achieve almost any goal you set. Confidence is your resolve to win. |
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Term
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Definition
| is mental rehearsal of your victory. You must know clearly what you want to achieve. Be realistic about seeing this vision become a reality. Use encouraging self-talk and imagery. Vision requires you to focus internally, to listen to your positive voice, and to imagine yourself achieving your goal. |
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Term
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Definition
| is the process of achieving your goal and knowing the strategies, techniques, tools, and tactics that produce tangible results. Method involves monitoring your actions and techniques, so that you can modify them to excel consistently. |
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Term
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Definition
| is the actual practice and the consistent effort required to improve your skills. Training requires the capacity to stay with a vigorous program and hours of rehearsal. Athletes know that they must practice relentlessly to see what may often be only small improvements. Practice is what separates the peak performer from the average person. |
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Term
| Strive to become a peak performer |
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Definition
| Peak Performers are successful because they develop and practice good habits. They are honest, responsible, resilient, engaged, willing to learn, supportive, disciplined, and grateful. They have positive attitudes and creatively solve problems. |
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Term
| Develop a positive attitudes |
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Definition
| I approach each task with with a "can-do" attitude. Enthusiasm and a positive attitude help me focus on my strengths and create the thoughts and behaviors that produce the results I want. |
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Term
| Embrace change and develop positive habits |
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Definition
| I know that adapting to change is important to my success. I will focus on creating positive habits by developing specific goals, focusing on one habit at a time, taking small steps each day, and remaining positive and persistent. I know that developing positive habits takes time. |
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Term
| Avoid and overcome resistors and fears |
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Definition
| Fear of the unknown, insecurities, embarrassment, and overwhelming responsibilities are just some of the stressors that can impede my progress if I don't focus on positive outcomes. |
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Term
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Definition
| I have made a commitment to turn the strategies I have learned into lasting habits. I have put my commitment in writing by developing a commitment contract. |
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Term
| Live the Peak Performance Success Formula |
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Definition
| I know that success comes from having confidence, setting and envisioning my goals, learning skills and behaviors, and practice, practice, practice! |
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