This week I find myself drowning in duties and obligations. I had intended to do quite a few things that have been left to fall to the wayside, so to speak. That's the thing about intentions. They mean absolutely nothing without action. What can you do to ensure that all of your responsibilities and commitments get attended to? Define your goals, create a plan and stick to it.
This is a lot easier than it actually sounds. I am guilty of not always following through on my intentions but if you are truly dedicated to your goals, then it should not be such a daunting task to get back on track. When you are overwhelmed with tasks or those moments of laziness and irresponsibility come in to steal your thunder, the best thing you can do is to forgive yourself, reassess and recommit.
Forgiveness is essential because it removes all of those negative feelings of guilt and the anxiety that many of us feel behind being a disappointment to ourselves as well as others. Realizing that you are human and can occasionally falter is a healthy approach to any sidetrack. If you find yourself spiraling out of control with a seemingly endless list of to-dos, then perhaps a reassessment is in order. Take the time to reevaluate your priorities. Perhaps there is something you can delegate or drop from your responsibilities altogether. You do not have to do it all. Finally, recommit. Renew your promises to yourself and to those affected by your commitments. This involves acknowledging the problem if there was one and then asserting your faith that you can follow through in the future.
Time does not have to be your enemy. Know your purpose, define goals and plan accordingly to achieve them. Be realistic in your commitments and only accept those tasks that you are able to follow through on. Follow these simple steps you will find that it will be a lot easier to fulfill intentions.
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Niquenya D. Fulbright is a Chicago area executive life coach, professional speaker and corporate trainer with over 10 years experience specializing in motivating small business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, groups and individuals in a career or life transition to use their innate abilities to master their goals and achieve successes beyond their wildest dreams. Niquenya wants to partner with you in building a bridge between your dreams and ultimate reality. A complimentary coaching session is available to all first time clients. Most sessions are conducted via telephone. For more information or to schedule your FREE session, visit www.niquenyafulbright.com send inquiry to contactme@niquenyafulbright.com or call 773-368-3575.
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Niquenya D. Fulbright
(Visit Niquenya's Website)
Niquenya D. Fulbright is an executive life
coach, motivational speaker and corporate
trainer with over 10 years experience
specializing in inspiring business owners,
entrepreneurs, executives, groups and
individuals in a career or life transition
to use their innate abilities to master
their goals and achieve successes beyond
their wildest dreams. She uses the
teachings from the Bible, the laws of
attraction and the theories of
client-centered therapy to partner with
her clients in completing goals. Niquenya
is a mother of two and currently resides
in Chicago, IL. An avid volunteer, she
gives her time to the Tax Assistance
Program, the Center for Conflict
Resolution, The Executive Service Corps of
Chicago and New Life Coach Inc. In her
leisure, she loves to cook ethnic foods,
write poetry, read and attend a variety of
culturally enlightening events.
Niquenya wants to partner with you in
building a bridge between your dreams and
ultimate reality. For more information or
to schedule a complimentary coaching
session, visit
www.niquenyafulbright.com, send
inquiry to contactme@niquenyafulbright.com or
call 773-368-3575. All coaching sessions
are performed via telephone.
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