In order to understand how you can better achieve your goals, you need to take a good hard look at them, determine if they are realistic and within your control and your ability, determine what scares you about them, and realize what underlying assumptions you might unconsciously have about them. For example, if you claim you want to be more successful at work, think about what the phrase “more successful” means to you. You might be unfairly comparing yourself to your parents’ expectations or to a co-worker who has been at your workplace for more years than you. Make sure your goal is Specific, Measurable, Attainable and Achievable, Relevant and Realistic, and Timely. Once you set SMART goals, you are more likely to achieve them.  Specific goals have a very focused target. Don’t just say you want to improve at work, say you want to gain 5 new clients this month. Thinking of the who, what, where, when, and why will help ensure your goal is specific. Measurable goals make it easier to see your progress. Instead of saying you want to lose weight, specify that you want to lose 3 pounds this month. Achievable goals ensure you do not suffer defeat at the hands of unrealistic expectations. You might want to earn more money but a goal of an extra $1000 in sales might be more more achievable than $10,000. Relevant goals make sure that you aren’t wasting time doing something that might not actually help. If you want to be a more flexible dancer, sign up for a gymnastics class instead of joining a chess league this season. Time bound goals give you a target date. Some people need the push of a deadline. Say you want to have 10,000 words written for your novel - by the end of the month. Once you assume ownership for making your workplace more efficient, for example, you can be a more effective contributor. Managers and employees who are more confident, initiate action, take steps, and influence others are seen as more respected and feel more successful at work.  Taking responsibility also means owning up to mistakes without making excuses for them. Everyone makes mistakes, but being honest and accountable makes both learning from mistakes and getting over mistakes easier.  Remind yourself that you have the power to influence your situation and environment. You can change if you make the choice to do so. Self-monitoring is the ability to assess yourself in order to more easily adjust to a situation. Being able to accurately assess your skills, style, and goals in a particular situation affords you the ability to better adapt, and successful adaptation leads to success in goal achievement. If you can monitor and adapt your communication style at work depending on who you talk to, for example, you may become better friends with your co-workers and a better leader when working with multiple employees in different roles.
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One-sentence summary -- Examine your goals. Define your goals the SMART way. Start taking personal responsibility by shifting to an internal locus of control. Become a high self-monitor.

Q: Mix 8 ounces (227 g) of white vinegar, four ounces of rubbing alcohol, and 4 ounces (113 g) of hydrogen peroxide. If you have it available, add a few drops of tea tree oil or another essential oil. Do not spray the cleaning solution directly on the switch. Instead, spray it to a paper towel or cloth and rub down the switch. Use a Q-tip to spread the cleaning solution in the crevices and holes that you can't reach with the towel. Rub the switch down with a clean, dry towel to pick up excess moisture and cleaning solution. Try to pick up any streaks that may have appeared.
A: Make a vinegar solution. Use a paper towel or cloth to apply the cleaning solution to the switch. Use a Q-tip to get the hard to reach spots. Buff with a dry towel.

Article: In HTML coding, you can center text, but you must identify image alignment with the word “middle.” An image is not a line element, so it is identified in relation to other elements. Use a paragraph tag to indicate that a text line is beginning. Start your tag with <p> then write your text. gif”. Then include your image description by typing alt=”image description”.  The “src” section tells the web page the URL of the image. The alt section tells the web page what it should be called. Type align=”middle”> This is the end of the image portion of your tag. Then, close the tag with </p>. For example, your entire tag could look like this: <p>We’re learning about HTML. <img src=”dancingdogpicture.gif” alt=”dancing dog” align=”middle> Our example is complete. </p>
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Don’t use the word “center” in your tag. Start a new line of code. Insert the image by typing <img src=”imgName. Specify the alignment of your image. Add more text.

Problem: Article: Many experts like the combination of a soft creamy cheese, a blue cheese and a hard cheese. For example, Camembert, Stilton and Manchego. One wheel of aged or traditional cheese is perfect for surprise guests or a snack before going out to dinner. Once you know what type of wine, beer or spirits you’ll be serving, go to the local cheese counter and ask for suggested pairings. Try to use the cuisine of the country where the cheese is made as a guide. For example, a Spanish cheese might pair well with roasted peppers and a feta might go well with olives.  Other common pairings include quince paste, fruit, jam, salt, pickled items and butter or oil. A good pairing will bring out the flavor of the cheese. However, you should taste test to ensure a good match.
Summary: Consider a three-cheese platter for your dinner party or cocktail hour. Buy a nice cheese one at a time. Decide your drinks before you choose your cheese. Experiment with different accompaniments for cheese.

Article: Rather than look out for criticisms, enjoy the compliments you get. Pay attention to the content of other peoples' compliments and remember them. Write them down so that you can remind yourself of them later, especially during darker moments. Instead of dismissing other peoples' compliments or convincing yourself that they're just being polite, take them at their word and trust that they are not just humoring you. Consider that others are giving you their honest assessments. Accept their positive words graciously. Every time you notice yourself thinking negatively about your body or an aspect of it, remind yourself of something about your body that you like. Make a list of at least ten positive things about yourself, omitting anything appearance-related. Add to the list frequently. This will help you begin to understand and appreciate all the wonderful aspects of yourself. You'll realize that your body is just one part of your total package. If you spend too much time in front of the mirror, make a rule that you can't say or think anything negative about yourself when you look in it. Instead, use your mirror to identify the positive things you see. If you're still struggling with the mirror, take it away for a while. Studies have shown that you may be more likely to focus on your career or relationship, rather than your looks. Verbalize positive affirmations in front of the mirror: Say to yourself “You're beautiful!”, “You're amazing,” etc. when standing in front of the mirror. This may feel forced, and you may not initially believe what you're telling yourself, but experts tell us that this process—what they call cognitive behavior therapy—really does work over time.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Pay attention to the compliments you receive. Consistently identify what you like about yourself. Reinvent your relationship with your mirror.