Originally published at www.whitefieldconsulting.com/wordpress.
Written by Debra Kunz, MBA, CSLP
As you consider the world economy and the nature of your life in general – are you driven by fear or by focus? Does the fear of the unknown determine your decisions, or are you focused on what you want? Do you know?
One of the ways to create your life is to understand the difference. No, this doesn’t mean you can control the economy, stock market, or life’s events. It means you already have a vision in place for the life you want, and are making daily choices to create it.
It’s not a secret. It’s a choice. Daily. Deliberately.
The only way it works is if you are aware of your own decisions and how you make them. Which one are you?
* The “guesser” – “Well – this looks close so I’ll do that.” Which means you aren’t going to bother to figure out what’s important to you.
* The “procrastinator” – “Well, I don’t have to make up my mind right NOW, do I?” Which means your decision is no decision.
* The “fearful” – “My choices are A and B. Which one scares me the least and won’t change things very much?” Which means your decision is based on what you’re avoiding.
None of these decision “methods” are deliberate, nor do they actually move you toward anything. All of them mostly just keep you stuck in the same place. The “fearful” one roots you there with emotional anxiety about – well – everything given fear is the driver of your choices.
Is that a way to live??
I’d say resoundingly NO.
Start by becoming aware of your choices, and the real reason you’re making them. Get help from your friends or a professional coach, but figure it out. You’ll be amazed how this awareness shifts choices away from fear toward focusing on what you want.
More Information:
Debra Kunz is a speaker, author and coach on life and business programs such as strategic life planning, team dynamics and work environment. She teaches individuals, groups and businesses, to create their life and business instead of just react to it. Email her at dkunz@iia-kc.com. http://www.iia-kc.com/life-and-business
CSLP, Certified Strategic Life Planner
