Let Go What Doesn’t Serve You
How Can I Let Go of My Need For Perfection?
Are you a perfectionist or an over-achiever? The difference may surprise you. Over-achievers aim high and hit their mark. They succeed because they are motivated to do their best in everything. Perfectionists want to achieve, but fear of failure stops them. It paralyzes them and diminishes their self-esteem. Does this sound like you? There is nothing wrong with aiming for perfection; however, it can hold you back more than you realize. It’s possible to let go of your need for perfectionism and see yourself in the achiever category.
How You Can Kiss Perfectionism Goodbye
Stop letting your need for perfection hamper your happiness and reach your goals. Here are some tips to get you started: 😮
1. Admit You Are a Perfectionist: Pay attention to your thoughts and tendencies. Look for patterns that indicate your perfectionistic ways. Consider the self-talk you use. Starting here gives you an edge on overcoming your preferences.
2. Look for the Positives: It is easy to fixate on the negatives when nothing is perfect. It won’t be easy to focus on positive self-talk, but it will take you miles down the path to your goals.
3. Remember that You Will Make Mistakes: Allow yourself to make mistakes. You will learn much. Mistakes are opportunities to learn and grow as a person. Enjoy the process and accept that mistakes are part of it.
4. Reconsider Your Goals: You probably set your goals too high, using impossible standards. Reduce your stress and increase your chance of success by setting realistic goals. In essence, you set yourself up for failure.
5. Learn How to Receive Feedback: Perfectionists generally don’t like to receive feedback because they suffer from low self-esteem. You learn to do better when receiving constructive feedback and not taking it personally.
6. Lower Your Standards: You don’t need to go to the far extreme and have no standards. But it’s helpful to reduce the pressure on yourself by lowering your expectations a tad.
7. Stop Procrastinating: As a perfectionist, you are probably a procrastinator. Instead of giving yourself an excuse to slack off and stress yourself more, learn to work ahead and be proactive. It will provide you with more time to complete tasks to the best standards possible.
It’s okay to give yourself full permission to no longer be perfect. Letting go of your perfectionism reduces your stress and opens up your ability to grow and learn new things to achieve your dreams. You will thank yourself later.
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7 Personal Belongings We Can Let Go
Decluttering gives you the orderliness that encourages creativity and a healthier lifestyle. Your stress levels will dissipate when you choose to declutter and organize your home. For example, seeing a kitchen counter cleared of mail from the past six years is a godsend. However, choosing what to keep and what to ditch can be taxing.
You may struggle over items of sentimental value. You may feel guilty over the money ‘wasted’ or make excuses to keep things. Part of expanding your horizons and attaining your goals begins with your ability to release those things that no longer serve you. Personal belongings are an excellent place to start.
Personal Belongings that Weigh You Down
We struggle with getting rid of items, especially if they have sentimental value. If you start small and work up to it, you will gain the momentum you need to clear out those extra things weighing you down:
1. Old, Unidentifiable Cords: You probably have a drawer of these. Cords to eReaders, old cell phones, and other electronic devices. There is no need to hold onto those items as they become outdated quickly.
2. Eye Glasses with Outdated Prescriptions: Instead of holding onto glasses that you cannot see out of, donate them. Someone else could get more use out of them, and you can use the space in your drawer.
3. Product Manuals: Almost anything can be found on the Internet, including the product manual for your electric mower. If you must keep the paper version, recycle those you no longer have the product.
4. Sunscreen: Your favorite sunscreen will not last long as its effectiveness breaks down. It’s a good idea to buy new frequently, particularly during summer.
5. Mismatched Socks: Where do all the socks go? That is the question plaguing many, but that doesn’t mean you need to keep the partner. Unless you want to make sock puppets with your kids, please get rid of them and then throw them out.
6. Plastic Utensils: When you have perfectly good silverware at home, get rid of the plastic stuff. You could take them to work and tuck them in your desk for your brown bag lunch.
7. Old Workout Gear: Kudos to you for keeping up with your exercise routine! Remember that your gear will wear out faster from frequent use than your regular clothes. Keep an eye on them and replace them often.
Decluttering personal belongings begins with small steps, but it brings lasting results. Enjoy a cleaner home and a clearer mind to aid you in reaching your goals.
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5 Bad Habits that it is Time to Let Go
Part of self-development is learning to let go of those things holding you back. One area of life we all struggle with is habits. Bad habits keep us from losing weight, getting healthier, or finding the next career move. Letting go of these bad habits can be frustrating as they hinder your growth and goals. Once you do, though, you will find a new way of living that helps you achieve your dreams. 🙋
Let Go of These 5 Bad Habits and Thrive
Bad habits are bad for you. They can cause you mental, physical, emotional, and social harm. They may be hard to get rid of, but it is worth it for your well-being. Here are five bad habits to stop today:
1. Neglecting Your Health: You may have many different responsibilities every day. They will eat up your time and your emotions, leaving you depleted. The next thing you know, you stop eating healthy, cease exercise, and gain weight. When this happens, you may become frequently sick and unable to keep up with your responsibilities.
2. Hanging with Negative People: Achieving a goal requires dedication and support. If you are always around others that bring you down, you may give up on your dreams. Feedback is only good when it is constructive. You will be much happier if you hang out with those who support you and provide positive feedback. At the least, learn to limit what you say to the negative people in your life.
3. Pleasing Others: You may want to please others all the time, but the truth is, you will run yourself ragged doing it. Most of the time, those you are trying to please do not appreciate you. Focus on those who do. Stop wasting your efforts on those that don’t appreciate you.
4. Procrastinating: Pushing things off causes stress, and you will not put forth your best work. There are many reasons you may procrastinate. Whatever the reason, you are affecting many aspects of your life, and you need to stop. Instead, aim to be proactive and give yourself the time required to accomplish your tasks or projects. You will soon find yourself becoming more relaxed.
5. Being Tardy: A close cousin to procrastinating, being late makes you feel rushed. You will often feel the stress of constantly playing catch up. (By the way, being late is rude, too.) Ease your hurriedness by training yourself to arrive early to appointments and meetings.
Gain the upper hand in your life when you let go of your bad habits and replace them with positive ones.
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4 Preconceived Notions We Should Probably Let Go
We all have them – those nagging thoughts that creep up when we want to pursue a new career or other personal goals. Preconceived notions hold you back from being the best you possible. They stop you from stepping out and taking needed risks. Your growth should not hinge on faulty views of yourself and your abilities. Instead, grasp the reality that you can attain any goal when you let go of your preconceived notions.
4 Preconceived Notions that Are Holding You Back
When you decide to grow personally or professionally, you may immediately stop as doubt moves in. This often comes because you have preconceived notions that you will not be successful. Once you realize that these ideas are holding you back, you have everything you need to start your success journey:
Lack of Experience: How often have to let an opportunity pass you up because you didn’t feel like you had 100% of the requirements? How else will you gain experience if you don’t try? The willingness to learn is the best skill you can have to thwart any lack of experience. Go ahead and apply for the new position or take the leap into a new adventure.
Lack of Education: It all starts with comparing ourselves to others. You may look at a co-worker who seems lightyears ahead of you in the intelligence arena, but in reality, they are not. You might let your background affect your confidence and tell yourself that you don’t have the right degree. Many times, digging in and trudging through the trenches gives you more education than a college degree.
Wrong Time: You are looking for the perfect time to start your blog or take up skydiving. You calculate and plan, but you never execute. Remember, the best time to start anything is now because time will keep moving even if you are standing still. Do you want to look back a year from now and see that you have not made any progress?
Too Much Knowledge: If you believe you have reached the pinnacle of what you can learn, consider revisiting that idea. Knowledge is power. It can also keep you from growing as a person. Instead, look for new adventures that take you out of your comfort zone. You may find you still have lots to learn.
Embrace the path of continued growth when you ditch your preconceived notions.
Release Whatever No Longer Serves You
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3 Emotions You Should Let Go
Emotions are part of our everyday life. None of us will go through a day without experiencing some kind of emotion, be it fear, anger, happiness, or joy. Some people hang on to negative emotions instead of feeling them and letting them go.
If you tend to hold onto your negative emotions, you may find that your life is affected, including your relationships. It can hinder the pursuit of goals. If left alone long enough, you may look back on your life with regret at the wasted years.
Release these 3 Emotions for Greater Personal Growth
There is a time for experiencing all of your emotions. You don’t want to get stuck in the quagmire of these three negative emotions, however:
1. Regret: Who hasn’t second-guessed their decisions? Maybe you are going through some financial stress, and you wish you didn’t buy that expensive new truck. You might which you would have chosen a different career or spouse. You will regret some of your choices; however, you don’t want to get stuck looking back so much that you stop living in the present and planning for your future. It’s okay to look back and feel the emotion, but don’t stop there. Learn the lesson, and move on with your life.
2. Anger: Getting mad happens. You may have an off day and yell at your kids or partner for a simple mistake. Other times, you might have a good reason to be mad, but you refuse to work through it. Instead, you want to hang on and carry a grudge. Anger affects your health. It also pushes your loved ones away. Don’t let anger control your life and reduce your chances of future happiness. Learn healthy mechanisms to control your outbursts. Extend forgiveness, even if the other person doesn’t ask for it. You are releasing the pain that has been defining you. That is a huge step in personal growth.
3. Disappointment: This close cousin to regret, disappointment is directed at other people when they don’t live up to your expectations. For example, your co-worker failed to do their part for the upcoming presentation. You may be a little mad, but you are disappointed because you have always known them to be reliable. Living in a constant state of disappointment will affect your relationships. You may come across as cynical and push people away from you. Understand that people will disappoint you, but you don’t have to turn your disappointment into distrust. It’s critical to offer some grace and move on.
You will always have to handle your emotions. But when they threaten to overwhelm your happiness, it is time to let them go.
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