Tag Archives: Awareness
Getting Back Into The Flow
Posted by Rich Fettke.
"In this life we will encounter hurts and trials that we will not be able to change; we are just going to have to allow them to change us." -Ron Lee Davis
GETTING BACK INTO THE FLOW
With the current challenges our world is faced with, many of my clients have told me they can’t seem to get back on track and focused. Their emotions range from fear to anger to mourning. Often, it’s a mix of all of these emotions.
Several of my clients have told me that they are so distracted by the media that they keep focusing on the problems instead of what they can do to help themselves and others. Some clients have told me that they feel guilty when they focus on their work or on their goals. The truth is that using your time and your talents to contribute back to society is one of the best ways that you can help those who are struggling. Giving back to our economy and each other is vital to keep our country strong and united.
So how do you get back into the flow of your life and get out of the struggle that is holding you back from peace of mind and fulfillment? Well, the worst thing you can do is to do nothing. The key is to take one step towards your goals and the momentum will begin. And then momentum will create momentum.
Think about the last time you felt really "on." How did you prepare for and move into your day? What was your daily ritual? What is the one action that you were taking on a regular basis that contributed to your effectiveness, joy and peace of mind? What were you doing that excited you and was moving you towards your future intentions?
These are the types of questions that can help you realize what that one step is — for you — that will help you create momentum. There’s no reason to wait. If you’re feeling knocked down, please pick yourself up and get back to work and into the flow.
ACTION IDEA:
Choose one action that you WERE doing on a regular basis that was adding to your personal achievement and to your overall quality of life. Make a commitment to yourself to begin this action again either today or tomorrow. It only takes a second to create momentum and to get back into the flow. You just have to take action.
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Use the 3 A’s
Posted by Rich Fettke.
"The future is purchased by the present."- Samuel Johnson
USE THE 3 A’S
One of the wonderful benefits I receive from being a personal coach is how much I learn from my clients. I have noticed that there are three simple steps that can help us reach our most important goals with greater ease. Here they are in a very condensed form:
1. Awareness - This is where you step back to truly observe your work and your life. You can do this by meditating, journaling reading, or by talking with a coach, a friend, a spouse or a co-worker. Awareness is where you ask yourself questions such as: "What do I want?" "What is working here?" "What is not working here?" and "What could I do to get what I want?" This is also the time to ask yourself "How could I achieve this with greater ease?"
2. Action - After you know what to do, you must do what you know. What steps will you take? How could you take the awareness gained in step number one and chunk it down in to doable actions? What daily success habits would help you move toward your longer-term goal?
3. Accountability - Often we know what we want, we see what we could do to get there, but we justify and rationalize all the reasons why life just got in the way." How will you hold yourself accountable to taking action on what you know is best for you? Public declaration is a powerful tool here. Tell someone (or a bunch of people) what you plan on doing. Ask them to hold you accountable to certain actions by a certain date. This may seem like a risky step because it means you are making the commitment to getting what you want. That’s exactly why you want accountability. When you truly want something (and you are committed to doing what it takes to make it happen) you will welcome accountability.
ACTION IDEA:
Test the above process for yourself. Go through each step and write down your answers and observations. After you have gone through the whole process, take a look at how it worked for you.
