Idea #1: Don�t Avoid Conflict
Trying to avoid conflict is part of being human. However, conflict is a good thing. Conflict is standing up for yourself and saying, �I won�t put up with this anymore.� Tell your boss, partner and spouse how you really feel about them. Conflict will arise. When a conflict is resolved, then your relationship with that person will be much stronger and healthier for you.
Just to be clear, speaking up doesn�t mean yelling or calling people names. Just say how you feel and what you want in a gentle tone.
Idea #2: Learn to Receive
I bet you�re very generous: you truly enjoy helping people. And, I bet you have a hard time accepting what other people give you. You probably say things like, �I don�t want to impose� or �Thank you, but I can�t accept it.� Why not? When someone wants to give you something, say �thank you� and accept the gift. When someone wants to buy you lunch, let them and make sure you pay next time.
People feel good helping you and giving you things; accept what others give you.
Idea #3: Finish What You Start
In business, sports and any other space, you can find two groups of people: those who try a bunch of different things and those who really commit to one thing.
Some people do yoga for a month, Pilates for three weeks, they take six months off and then start something new. This is even worse in the world of business: ADD is everywhere! People start a business and two months later they leave that to start a new company (which they�ll abandon for the next �hot thing�).
When it comes to business, use common sense. Think �where are my customers? What magazines do they read? What websites do they visit? What networking events do they attend?� Be where they are; don�t let trends decide what you should focus your time on. Stop listening to the so-called gurus. Stop buying those programs that promise you�ll make easy money. Stop copying what�s working for others (or what they�re claiming is working for them, even if it�s not.)
Start going to where your customers are.