What strategies can I use to keep me going?

What strategies can I use to keep me going?
Sometimes even with a great plan, we find ourselves stuck and unable to move forward. Our past experiences offer us incredible insights into what “tools” work for us. Examine your past for insights on what strategies you have used to help you be successful.

One strategy that I have found helpful is the metaphor of swiss cheese. Swiss cheese has little holes in it, so like a piece of swiss cheese, I begin to take little “chunks” or steps towards my goal. This process of “chunking” takes the big activity and breaks it down into smaller more manageable chunks. I give myself permission to do one or two little things instead of tackling the big project and before I know it, I’m moving forward again. What “chunk” might you tackle today?

Abundance and bliss,

Beth Page
Contributing Expert Author to, Awakening the Workplace
beth@dreamcatcher-consulting.com
www.dreamcatcher-consulting.com

What if I’m not making progress?

What if I’m not making progress?
Often when progress is not being made, we have been stalled by obstacles of our own creation. We should take some reflective time to ask ourselves what is blocking our progress. This is a useful tool for us to implement. Talking it over with someone and hearing ourselves think out loud is another option. Finally, we could start a journal and write out the story we are telling ourselves. If these three options encourage us to move forward we will start making choices and we will keep making choices. If we release the notion that each choice needs to be “perfect,” then we allow ourselves the freedom to learn from the experience of making choices and we get better and better at making good choices. For example, when we start an exercise program, we aren’t expected to have the fitness level of a fitness leader, however over time by exercising and engaging in proper nutrition, we expect to build up our capacity and our muscle strength. The same is true with making choices. The capacity and strength of making choices will increrase over time and through regular practice. Make a choice, then make another choice. The choice-making muscle is yours to develop.

Abundance and bliss,

Beth Page
Contributing Expert Author to, Awakening the Workplace
beth@dreamcatcher-consulting.com
www.dreamcatcher-consulting.com

What role does goal setting play?

What role does goal setting play?
Goal setting is vital when we are ready to execute our plan and take concrete steps towards living our best life. Setting goals offers us the steps to get us moving forward. Outlining these goals helps us identify where we are, where we want to be, and then they help us act and to move forward.

Begin by identifying one life goal you have set for yourself. Now identify the steps that will mark your forward momentum towards reaching that life goal. For example, if your life goal is to go into business for yourself, what are the steps that you can take today to begin to prepare yourself for achieving that life goal? Take an inventory of what steps need to be completed. Identify one step you can take today. Maybe it’s researching your market, registering a name for your business, or taking a small business course at your local community college. What is your first step?

Abundance and bliss,


Beth Page
Contributing Expert Author to, Awakening the Workplace
beth@dreamcatcher-consulting.com
www.dreamcatcher-consulting.com