17. July 2017
July 17, 2017 - Are you thinking too much? Are you caught up in over-thinking about things that are happening or that you are considering doing? Are you analyzing every aspect, trying to figure out what could be a potential problem or needs to be considered before taking action? Are you hesitant to move forward until you believe you understand or have contemplated every possible alternative or issue? Is your thinking taking you into realms of all that could go wrong, further delaying your...
04. January 2016
Jan 4, 2016 - Is the unknown limiting you? Are you hesitant to pursue a dream or goal because you feel there is still so much that is not known about what you are trying to do? Are you questioning yourself because you think that because there is so much you don't know, you would be unwise to pursue a particular direction at this time? Instead of focusing on what you don't know, consider determining what you need to learn or find out, so that there are less unknowns and more clarity to what you...
15. July 2013
July 15, 2013 - Are you trusting your instinct? Are you giving enough credit and attention to that little voice in your head or feeling in your gut trying to guide your decisions? The great wisdom each of us possesses is knowing ourselves better than anyone else in how we think and feel about things. You likely can think of numerous examples where you did not trust your instincts and wished you had listened to what your inner self was trying to help you understand, see or question. The key to...
24. June 2013
June 24, 2013 - Are you afraid to take the next step? Have you put a lot of time and effort into a project or an initiative, and now you are afraid to take the next step toward its achievement? What is making you hesitate? Is it the cost or investment involved? Is it your confidence about the value of the outcome? Is it doubt about your ability to pull it off? Is it because someone has given you contrary feedback? Is it because you see it as too risky? When you put a great deal of energy and...
08. October 2012
Oct 8, 2012 – Has someone else’s failure put fear in you? Have you recently seen someone fail at something you would like to do, and as a result of their failure, you question your own ability and confidence to be successful? Your compassion and concern for what the other person may be dealing with is commendable. However, it also may be perceived as a failure on your part because of your own expectations of yourself. Instead of allowing the other person’s result to make you hesitant to...
21. February 2011
Feb 21, 2011 – Are you hesitant to leap? Is there something that is keeping you from taking that leap of faith in what you are trying to achieve? What are you afraid of? What is the worst thing that would happen if you fail or fall short? What is the best that could happen even beyond your wildest dreams? If you can’t imagine what beyond your wildest dreams would look like, then it’s time to take that leap. Take an MM&I Moment to write down what would be the worst that could happen....
01. February 2010
Feb 1, 2010 - What is your idea of risk? When is the last time you took a risk? Was it yesterday, last week, a year ago, or you cannot remember? If you were once a risk taker, and now find yourself hesitant to take risks, ask yourself why? Are you afraid you will lose what you have worked hard to achieve? Are you concerned you simply do not have the energy? As a high achiever, risks are a natural means to getting where you ultimately strive to be. Take an MM&I Moment to assess your...