Self doubt has got to be one of the biggest reasons we don't achieve as much as we would like in life & in business.
Reflecting on my own life, I can see that if I'd doubted myself less and believed in myself more I could have achieved so much by now! So annoying! While it's important to learn from the past, dwelling on the 'should's & 'could's' is not a good motivator because it gives us a gloomy sense of all the things we've NOT done - a feeling of disappointment in ourselves. For example I felt so frustrated working in accounts for years, never quite knowing how to escape it. I often used to think to myself "If I'd just believed in myself when I was 18 I would have pursued a career as a writer or a psychologist & wouldn't be in this position!!" (back in the days before I'd even realised I wanted to be a coach!) Thinking like that usually only added to my feeling that I was powerless to change my situation. It gave me such a feeling of "why bother?!"...so I often ended up just sticking with the status quo, doubting that I could do any better. There is such a positive side to doing a bit of reflecting though - it can be powerful! You just have to know how to do it in the right way so that you can use it to motivate, energise & invigorate you! So how do you do that? Try this: Grab some paper & write down a list of all the achievements you can think of that you've made in your life so far. There's no limits on what you should write - put anything & everything that feels significant to you. Here's some of the things that would go into my list:
I could go on & on but I won't...once I start talking about a love of excel spreadsheets & naming all my beloved hamsters from the past it get very VERY dull! Hopefully my list has inspired you to think of all the things you have achieved! Once you've written down every achievement you can think of, stop & reflect on everything you've just listed. Here's some questions for you to reflect on:
Has this exercise left you feeling like you could achieve more? Great! Harness the power of that feeling and consider what you could do today to get you one step closer towards your next achievement! This exercise is very similar to one I work through with my coaching clients. It feels incredible to read your own personal achievements list - out loud - knowing your coach is there celebrating every little detail with you! ( I know because I've done the exercise with my coach!). As a coach I'm here to champion you and remind you that you are wonderful just as you are. Not only that, you have everything you need to achieve those big dreams, within you right now, you just have to be reminded of how to tap into your own strength and find your glow! Learn more about working with me at www.fireflyheartcoaching.com or reply to this email if you'd like to chat! With love, Nikki x Comments are closed.
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