OK Ladies, it is Monday morning. Spring is in the air and new growth is everywhere. What a perfect time to dust off the old New Year’s resolutions or create a new set of goals. If you are daydreaming about making changes in your life NOW is the perfect time to start taking concrete steps to make those day dreams a reality. Maybe you have always wanted to own your own company, write a book, have a multi-million dollar book of business, or climb a mountain. Whatever desire is knocking at your heart- it is time to get started.
"How?" you say- simple, take action. So many of us spend so much time living in our own heads. We are like the old Tom and Jerry cartoons with the angel and devil on each shoulder. Angel- “I want to bring in a new client” Devil-“You are too young, too old, too new, too much estrogen, to bring in a new client” Like every great debate, each thought has a point and then a counter-point. For every desire the angel identifies, there is a limiting belief or fear that the devil identifies. And so the mind debates go on, and on, and on leaving us paralyzed and truly stuck on the hamster wheel. The only action we ever take toward making concrete changes is to expend our energy and brainpower moderating our own cerebral debate. Well, now is the time to put an end to the debate cycle, and to start making progress.
I understand that the fears and limiting beliefs feel well founded. Maybe you had a horrific experience at another point in your career, maybe someone fed you the belief growing up, maybe you have lived by the belief for so long that it has become larger than the rest of your brain which is packed full of powerful know how and amazing knowledge. Whatever it is, it doesn’t matter. I am going to give you a simple but full-proof system to start moving yourself forward no matter how big the fears and justified the limiting beliefs.
The first step is simply to DECIDE you are going to do whatever it is you want to do. You don’t have to know how you are going to do it, but you must decide that you are going to do it. Deciding means you stop looking for the reasons your desires cannot come true and simply trust that they will. So, are you ready? Decide. Write it down. It doesn’t have to be huge, but decide what you want to accomplish and put it to paper.
The second step is to take action. Yes-that is right, DO SOMETHING. You don’t need to get organized, you don’t need to do an analysis of the possible actions and choose the one that is most effective, you simply need to do something- anything. If you want to find a new client, go somewhere there might be clients, call an existing client, take a friend to lunch, put an ad in the paper, it really doesn’t matter-just do something. Get out of your head, come from you heart, and take some sort of action.
The final step-is to pay attention. Set the goal, decide you are going to achieve it, take action, and then PAY ATTENTION. Is the action you are taking working? If so, do more of it. If not, do something different. And then pay attention again. Taking action will shift you from the analysis paralysis toward actual progress. Keep taking action until you find something that works. As you take action, allow yourself to take chances and make mistakes-you never know whom you will meet and what you will learn on these little detours. In my own life and career, I have stumbled backwards on to the right action many times. But, you have to be in motion to be able to stumble.
I know it sounds simplistic but trust me, you can reach those goals that you have been putting off until someday. Here is the formula:1. Decide2. Take Action3. Pay AttentionAlong the way you may decide you want some support. If so, there are a plethora of groups, books, and online support systems. If your goals are professional your company, bar associations, marketing director, HR professional, or colleague may have resources for you. As you decide to achieve your goal, don’t worry, the resources will appear. If you get in a bind, email me, I have plenty of resources I can suggest. Plus, I would love to be a part of your progress.
Powerful Ladies, today is the day, no more excuses, no more debates, in the spirit of March Madness and its NIKE sponsor, JUST DO IT! I know you can and your life will never be the same once you do!
Jonelle Vold is a business coach passionate about the success of women. A mother of twins, former Assistant Dean at a tier one law school, attorney, and seasoned sales professional, Jonelle understands the challenges of professional women. Her coaching philosophy is every person has the ability to achieve greatness by cracking their own personal codes and living with intention. Jonelle would love to be a part of your success today. You can reach Jonelle at jonellevold@me.com, 520-225-9053, or www.coachhonoree.com/jonelle
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