Insight text We are born with inherent preferences which make up our personality, in the same way that some people prefer to write with their left or right hand. This does not mean we can’t write with our other hand if we want to. We would simply find it uncomfortable.
We are creatures of habit and like to remain in our comfort zone and sometimes we have to move out of it. How can you turn your negative into a positive? What strengths and resources can you call upon to make the activity enjoyable or remove it altogether?
Perhaps your sense of achievement is low because you have forgotten all the wonderful things you have done and you need a reminder. What could you do to jog your memory?
3. On a scale of 1-7 where 1 is poor and 7 is excellent, rate your relationships with:
Insight text Our failure to communicate is one of the most stressful elements of daily life. You might have an unresolved conflict, a draining relationship or there is somebody you need to forgive. All these situations remove our basic need for trust.
By raising your awareness of who you are and how you come across you can begin to flex your style to match others. Misunderstandings arise because of a failure to clarify intent, expectations and assumptions.
To re-create a sense of belonging consider the type of people you want to be around and the mix of people you need to create your rainbow of happiness. You might be lacking somebody to have fun with or a friend to support you in a crisis.
Re-frame the way you take in your surroundings by looking at it from a different perspective. If you have children, what would they say or how would they respond?
Insight text Without focus it is easy to drift, be overwhelmed and suffer time deficit. When was the last time you sat down, set yourself some goals, put yourself first and asked yourself what really is important? What criteria are you going to use to choose between activities? How much time do you want to spend on work, leisure and quiet time?
No more excuses! Take back control and with it personal responsibility and accountability for how you lead your life.
Are you are afraid of failure or even success? Did you know that FEAR stands for False Evidence Appearing Real? What lies behind the fear?
