Where Are You Spending Time Choosing?

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On Choosing

Think about how much time we spend choosing the coffee drink we want, the clothes we want, what we want for takeout at the local Thai restaurant, etc.

Everything we want is in the hope/desire that we will FEEL better in the having of it.

Instead of habitually relying on those “things” to help you feel better, practice choosing how you actually want to feel first.

Two-Word Intention

The Two-Word Intention (2WI) is a tremendous tool for deciding how we intend to show up emotionally and mentally.

When we deliberately decide that, we’re armed with clarity to line up our attention and actions to generate those feelings.

We remind ourselves that we are 100% responsible and capable of creating our satisfaction inside–>out, rather than seeking it outside of ourselves.

My current 2WI = fun experimenting

What’s yours?

Mindset

Creating Safety for Yourself

It’s common to hear someone say “I didn’t feel safe to say that”. Many people find themselves in spots where they want to say or do something, and they don’t feel like someone else has “made it safe” to do so. Instead of waiting for others to create safety, remember that you are the first person who can create safety for you.

Mindset

Taking Responsibility = Trouble (Part 4 of 4)

You can hear it all over the place…language that describes a manager’s responsibilities to develop their team members. While it’s as common as can be, it’s not true. It’s our final example in this series of where Taking Responsibility = Trouble for the manager. Watch this short video to learn more!

Mindset

Taking Responsibility = Trouble (Part 3 of 4)

It feels really good being the Go-To. I mean, I love feeling important. You know what I’m talking about. How many teammates know that you’re super responsible? You’re the Go-To for them because you’re a high-performer they know they can depend on. How exactly does that turn into trouble? Several ways actually…check it out in Part 3 of Taking Responsibility = Trouble!