Life Tip #3
Do any of these 13 particularly resonate with you?
1. Perfectionism-remember, just being human is hard enough! Perfectionism can be the source of terrific stress, as well as keeping you from doing or experiencing things that might not be 100% "right".
2. Focusing on the future-forgetting that, like it or not, you actually do live in the present. Is this future orientation preventing you from doing or enjoying things in the "here and now"?
3. No boundaries-always saying yes when you really want to say, "No!" Do you find you're regularly ceding control of your time, energy and personal needs in order to please others?
4. Champion of complaints-not taking the responsibility for asking for what you want. Do you find yourself becoming angry or whining when others can't discern your needs or somehow mind-read what you would like?
5. Letting the past define you- allowing the loose ends and unfinished business of your past dictate and control who and what you are today.
6. Believing your own excuses-not owning up to (and accepting) those areas in which you do not excel, or are not educated about, or really don't like (or want) to do, therefore rationalizing why you're not doing them.
7. Vague goals- "A goal not written down is merely a wish". Time to stop being wishy-washy and create a viable plan and commit it to writing.
8. No support (or supportive) systems-feeling alone or not cared for or understood by those around you. Time to seek out new friends, join organizations, get professional help, etc.
9. Rewarding energy drainers-both people and situations. Re-think your schedule (or lack thereof), simplify and de-clutter both your personal and professional environment.
10. Lack of priorities-not having decided what the most important things for you are, and often not accomplishing or experiencing those things.
11. No back-up plans-being deficient in time, money, energy, etc. insures that you make decisions based on what you're lacking-a sure way to make mistakes and miss opportunities. What things can you eliminate that would lessen what you're lacking and start building from that point onward?
12. No role models- imitation is indeed the highest form of flattery. Find someone who's doing/acting/practicing what it is you want to accomplish. Observe, read about, and familiarize yourself with what they do and be sure to ask lots of questions.
13. Not doing it daily- behavior is indeed hard to change, so practice, practice, practice! Incorporating the new behavior into your daily routine WLL provide your desired results.
And remember, taking action is the catalyst for change!
Adriane Schuster, M.A. M.F.C.C.Life/Business Coach
Copyright © 2007 Adriane Schuster All Rights Reserved
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Monday, October 8, 2007
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