Having your goal somewhere that you can see it, such as on your refrigerator or as the wallpaper on your laptop, can help you to stay focused on the goal. By reminding yourself of your goal every day, you will help yourself to make choices that bring you closer to achieving your goal. It is important to commit to achieving your goal when you first set it and to recommit any time that you stumble. Maintaining your commitment will help you to stay focused and keep working towards your goal. For example, you could make and sign a contract with yourself where you agree to do certain things (daily or weekly) in order to accomplish your goal. Writing about your journey can be a great way to keep yourself motivated. Journaling can help you to privately sort out your thoughts about your new situation, while blogging can allow others to share the journey with you. Decide which method you are more comfortable with and begin writing today. You can use your journal to record your thoughts and feelings about the change you are trying to make, make lists of things you want to do each day, or just write about whatever is on your mind. Visualization is a powerful tool that can help keep you motivated to make the change you have envisioned. Take about 10 minutes every day to simply think about what it will be like to accomplish your goal. Imagine what it will look like, how people will react, and how you will feel. Staying positive can help you to accomplish your goals by keeping you happy. The happier you are, the more you feel capable of accomplishing your goal. Try to remind yourself to focus on the positive more than the negative. If you find either yourself or those around you being extra critical, think about making some changes.  Leave encouraging notes for yourself to put a smile on your face when you least expect it. Writing down things like, “You’re awesome!” or “Keep going!” can help to give you a little boost now and then. Spend time doing things that make you feel happy with people who make you feel good. Walk around the mall with your best friend or go see a movie with your significant other. You can also help yourself to stay motivated by setting rewards for yourself. Simple things like rewarding yourself with a new outfit after you lose 10 pounds can make a big difference in your motivation to stick with your goals. Make sure that you choose rewards that are healthy and that you can afford to provide yourself. When you accomplish a goal, make sure that you give yourself the reward right away.
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One-sentence summary -- Post your goal somewhere that is visible to you. Commit to keep working towards your goal until your achieve it. Start a journal or a blog to track your progress. Visualize accomplishing your goal. Stay positive. Reward yourself.


Anything hanging on the walls has to go, including artwork and mirrors. Take down curtains and other decorations that could get in your way. Consider also moving furniture out of the room so it isn’t in your way while you’re painting. At the very least, slide it away from where you’re painting so nothing drips on it. Note anything near or on the ground. Even though it might not be in your way now, it could be when you start painting the rest of each wall. Shut off the room’s electricity using your home’s circuit breaker or fuse box. Once you’re sure the electrical components are safe to touch, start taking them off the wall. This includes light fixtures, outlet covers, and switches. Some of them require a screwdriver to remove.  If you are unable to remove something, like an outlet cover, you can place painter’s tape around it to protect it. The circuit breaker or fuse box is usually on the lowest level of your home. Look for a labeled switch controlling power to the room you want to paint. Although you won’t be working with a lot of paint all at once, the risk of drips still remains. Protect your floor by keeping it covered. Spread the tarp or drop cloth flat, then try taping it to the lower part of the wall or floor to prevent it from moving. Protective covers are available online and at most hardware stores along with all the other supplies you may need to paint the walls. For walls that have stubborn stains, try using a grease-cutting liquid dish detergent. Mix about 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of the detergent into 4 cups (950 mL) of warm water. Scrub the wall with the mixture to eliminate any noticeable stains.  Any debris on the wall could prevent the paint from adhering properly. This can be a big issue in rooms that get a lot of use, such as your kitchen. For extra power, try adding 1⁄4 teaspoon (1.2 mL) of white vinegar to the mixture and letting it soak into stubborn stains for 10 minutes. To prepare the wall for painting, eliminate any moisture left on the walls while also checking for remaining debris. Make sure the wall is dry to the touch. Moisture could cause the paint to bubble and crack later.  If you used soap, wipe the wall clean with a damp cloth before drying it. You can let the walls air dry and this is usually the easier thing to do while you’re preparing your painting supplies. It can take 10 to 30 minutes, so make sure the walls finish drying.
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One-sentence summary -- Remove everything in the room that will get in your way. Turn off the power before removing electrical fixtures. Cover the floor with a plastic tarp or drop cloth. Wipe the walls clean with warm water and a sponge. Dry the walls with a clean cloth before painting it.


Once you have gathered the information for each part and written it up, you need to pull the whole thing together into one big report. Divide it into major processes and sub-processes, so it is easy to read.  Use visuals where possible to clarify understanding. In addition, be sure to be as concise as possible, as many people will need to read this report. This statement does not need to be pages long. It can be a paragraph or two, as it just expresses the problem. In fact, the main part of the problem should be able to be expressed in a single sentence. Confirm your findings with team members and department sources. This step is a quality control check to ensure nothing has been omitted or misrepresented. Ask if any revisions need to be made. If you need to make revisions, change the document. Once you have made revisions, you need to send it out again, making sure to highlight the differences so your readers don't need to read the whole document again. Write out a short summary of your major findings so that they can be easily understood by readers. In most cases, the summary should be no more than two pages. Make sure to include references or links if you have created an electronic report. Create a presentation and presentation materials so that you can show your findings to the sponsoring party. If an oral report is necessary, prepare for that meeting by reviewing your findings.
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Pull the information into a report. Keep it concise. Confer with your team members. Make the needed revisions. Summarize your findings. Present your report to sponsoring party.