Sometimes it's worth it...until it isn't.
But how do you know?
You'll never know it unless you stop and assess, and that takes planning and intention...and who has time for that?
Whether you realize it or not, you are constantly making this assessment: Is the "cost" of this (you fill in the blank) "worth" it.
Worth what?
Your time.
Your energy.
Your commitment.
Something else?
You are always making this assessment. Whether you're doing it consciously or unconsciously...you're constantly making the cost/worth assessment.
Do you walk or take the car.
Do you really want to get on that roller-coaster?
Chocolate or vanilla?
In those moments you decide. These are relatively low ticket decisions.
And then there's the bigger ticket items where surprisingly, you can head in, not even considering what it may cost you.
Let me use an example that maybe you can relate to... relationships. I'm guessing most of you know someone who has stayed in a relationship because there seemed to be good reasons at the time. Maybe it was a relationship where the cost was literally financial...getting out of the relationship was not feasible because of the financial implications. So you were willing to put up with the other things that went along with that that weren't ideal. Perhaps it was because the kids weren't old enough. Or maybe you just thought it would get better. Regardless, you made a decision that was right at the time.
The fact is, whether you thought about it or not, you were assessing in that moment...that the cost of staying in the situation was worth it...until it wasn't. A few years passed and you made the decision that it was no longer worth it.
You reached a tipping point.
We're bargaining with this all of the time. The cost could be your energy, your willpower, your time, or actual money.
There are costs involved in every decision we make. We just don't think about it that way and what I'd like to do is to suggest that rather than unconsciously going through life and letting things creep up on you...let's make a conscious effort every now and then to check in and assess.
How do you know when the cost has become more than the worth?
This is a really tricky one that I still haven't perfected, mostly because I will keep telling myself, give it some time. Keep going, give it some time.
And then all of a sudden, I have that moment where the cost is exceeding the worth...and I'm paying for it. Ugh.
The good news...I'm getting better at it and so can you!
Are you ready?
Let's get to it...
Your challenge...
We all know that there are costs involved in everything. Whether it's your willpower, literal financial costs, time, or things you can't do because of it. There's a cost to doing the things that we want to do...and the things that we think we have to do.
I guess you could call it the price of admission and that's okay...just be aware. And also know that it's a good idea to check-in every now and then to check that balance. Because you'll never know it unless you stop and assess, and that takes planning and intention...
Let's start by asking yourself these questions. Write down the answers.
What is this situation costing me right now?
Time.
Energy.
Health.
What else?
Be honest with yourself.
Then, read those answers over and ask this one final question: Is the cost still worth it?
Let that be your guide. If the answer is yes...brilliant...keep doing what you're doing. If it's no, maybe it's time to dig a little deeper.
Ready to do some digging? Contact me
Cheers,
Ann
Sometimes it’s worth it…until it isn’t.