Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Make the Decision already

Ever get tired of the ping pong match in your head that can go on for hours, days or even months about making a decision? Indecision causes you to be stuck, frustrated, unsure of yourself and will zap your energy. Let's go one step deeper; what is behind the indecision. For most, it is fear. Fear of the unknown. Fear of making the wrong decision. Fear of making the right decision. Fear of what others will think of you. Fear of conflict that may arise from your decision. Someone said that Resentment is about not getting what you wanted yesterday, Anger is about not getting what you want today and Fear is about worrying about not getting what you want in the future. The Truth will set you free. It may not be popular however if it is your truth you owe it to yourself to claim it.
Here are 10 powerful tips to guide you through the battlefield in your head:
1. Stop
2. Take a deep Breath
3. What are you pretending Not to know?
4. If low risk=high risk; who is being most affected by your indecisiveness?
5. "What are you most afraid of when you make this decision?"
6. What is the root distorted belief? e.g. "I am not good enough. I am not worthy."
7. Is this B.S. (belief system) working for you?
8. Rate yourself on the willingness to change scale from 1-10; 10 being high(ready
to do whatever it takes because you refuse to be paralyzed anymore)
9. What number do you want to be to make that decision?
10.Do it! Create an action plan(include a support person,(coach),focus on your next
right steps to achieve your ultimate decision, and a mind set of staying open,
regular pep talks with yourself to move through the uncomfortable feelings and
the constant reminder that you are so worth it. Because you are.