How to Hone Your Ability to Take Action

If you identify your why and set up an effective system, there’s nothing you won’t be able to do.
How to Hone Your Ability to Take Action
The ability to take action is a skill that can be learned. It all starts with manageable skills. clkraus/Shutterstock
Barbara Danza
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Psychologist Carl Jung once said, “You are what you do, not what you say you’ll do.” So many of us have a list of things we want to do, wish we could do, should do, or say we’re going to do. Then we get sidetracked by interruptions, distractions, vices, fear, and avoidance—leaving these goals unfulfilled and our self-confidence eroded.

Having many ideas is common, but actually executing ideas is rare. It’s so rare, in fact, that people who are great at taking action seem almost to have a superpower. The good news is anyone can develop this superpower in themselves. Consider the following to overcome procrastination, fear, and inertia and hone your ability to take action.

Clarity

It’s imperative to define what you’re doing and why you’re doing it. Without a clear goal and strong reasons to pursue that goal, you’ll lack direction and motivation.
Barbara Danza
Barbara Danza
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Barbara Danza is a contributing editor covering family and lifestyle topics. Her articles focus on homeschooling, family travel, entrepreneurship, and personal development. She contributes children’s book reviews to the weekly booklist and is the editor of “Just For Kids,” the newspaper’s print-only page for children. Her website is BarbaraDanza.com