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| Your Success Thought for the Week of November 19, 2008 |
Life doesn't have to be as
complicated as we make it, nor do relationships, business, or time management
choices. Clients are often surprised at how simple these issues can be once we
break them down into smaller pieces and focus on what is truly important.
Why
are we so quick to complicate things in the first place? There's too much
coming at us minute-by-minute all day long-data to decipher, decisions to be
made, followers to lead. We wake up in the morning and turn on the dire
news--not the most creative or joyful way to start your thought processes for
the day.
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Other ways we complicate our lives:
- Focusing
outward rather than inward - we
focus on the competition rather than how we can fine tune ourselves, our services
or products.
- Misplacing
trust - we trust others' expertise
whom we respect, rather than our own inner knowing of what is right,
important, the next step.
- Toxic
people - we know the people who
bring us down yet still unconsciously gravitate toward them. Or, perhaps
we've become toxic?
- TMI - we're not discerning about the amount and type
of information we allow in via e-mail and the media; we just can't let go of
that blackberry.
- Keeping things in our
mind - the mind can only hold so much; in time, small issues snowball out of proportion. We lose
perspective. Things are more clear and accurate on paper.
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Knowing what's important for what you face in this very moment is the cure for all of these complications. It's as simple as slowing down long enough to quietly ask yourself: "What's most important to me right now?"
If we are looking at real estate to purchase, we look for the 'highest and best use' of this property. Discerning what is important to you right now is using the 'highest and best use' of your mind.
Steps to do this?
First, spend time this week noticing how you complicate your life, perhaps with one of the above scenarios. Then, look for simple measures you can take to reverse this blueprint you've created for yourself.
Second, break issues down into smaller pieces. For example, if you have a challenge with a colleague, write down the challenge along with what you want from this individual. You may see patterns that are easy to correct or create a deeper understanding about this person that allows your approach to become more effective. This will also allow you to see what's significant and what's not.
Enjoy your discoveries and have an exceptional week!
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Ann
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P. S. We'd
love to hear how you used our 'Success Thought of The Week' in your
business or personal dealings.Please email your story to ann@gvasuccess.com.
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