What have you put on hold?
I know I've put something on hold…and I'm okay with it... because I asked myself a few questions that provided me with some true clarity.
How about you? Are you continually putting that same thing on hold?
Are you ready to get some clarity?
Let's go!
While I'm a big fan of writing down the answers to questions, I didn't in this particular exercise...and if you feel that's useful, which I believe it truly is, grab yourself a piece of paper and something to write with.
Think about that thing that you're constantly thinking about but not taking action on. It could be anything. It's taking up bandwidth in your brain, but for some reason, you're just not getting around to doing it. It seems to be on hold indefinitely.
Got something? Great. Now explore the following questions:
What am I resisting?
It could be making a change you don't want to make, that feels like it’s been imposed on you.
What limitations have I put on myself, or this thing that I want, that cause me to continually put it on hold?
Maybe you don't think you have the skills you need to do that thing. Maybe you think it's not important enough yet. You'll get to it when it's more of a priority.
And the biggie...what am I afraid of?
This is a loaded one. What fears are getting in the way? It may not be totally obvious right away.
Now...the litmus test. One I routinely use on myself and with clients.
Are you ready?
Let's get to it...
Your challenge...
The litmus test? Fast forward a couple of years...
From this vantage point notice:
Are you truly resisting, or is this thing really not for you?
Were the limitations accurate, or excuses to keep you stuck?
How significant is the fear from this perspective?
And the most powerful question?
Will I regret putting this on hold?
Regret. When you do this exercise you can circumvent regret. Usually, you don't regret the things you did, taking action. You tend to regret allowing what can look so unimportant in the rearview mirror from stopping you from doing that thing.
What's different now about that thing you keep putting on hold?
Time to take action? Don't know where to start? Contact me and let's set up your FREE chemistry call.
Cheers,
Ann
What have you put on hold?