How To Be Happy, Fulfilled, and Successful

Christi Hegstad February 15th, 2016

“Once you understand that you can choose what meaning and importance to place on something, you can also understand that it is you, not external circumstances, who determines the quality of your life.”

Bernard Roth

Coaching Tip for the Week:

How would you finish this sentence:

When I ______, then I will be happy / fulfilled / successful.

So often, we are waiting. Waiting for the magic answer, the right time, the perfect circumstance, permission. Waiting, waiting, waiting.

What if you filled in the blank above with the word, “Decide that I am”?

This week, decide how you want to be. Want to engage in more meaningful work? Decide that your work is meaningful, and approach it as such.

Want to be a leader? Decide to be a leader, regardless of your role or title.

Want to make a difference? Decide that you – a strong, empowered person – have the ability to make a difference.

Last week on social media, I shared one of my guiding principles. Another one is this: Decide And Take Action. I encourage you to adopt that as well.

Decide to lead, work, and live with meaning and purpose, then immediately take an action that supports that choice. Your momentum will build and, before you know it, your days will be filled with meaning and purpose – because you’ve decided that they are!

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I am Dr. Christi Hegstad, and I coach people to work, live, and lead with meaning and purpose. Ready to join the movement?

I am a certified executive & leadership coach, author, speaker, and president of MAP Professional Development Inc. I’ve been honored as NAWBO Iowa Business Owner of the Year, Forty Under 40, and president of the International Coach Federation (Iowa).

On the personal side, I am a book addict, coffee lover, and mom to three amazing kids. I am passionate about growth and believe kindness is a game-changer. I am a recovering perfectionist and am learning to lean into my vulnerability more and more.

I love working with meaningful achievers who want to make a positive difference in their work, lives, communities, and world. Join our mailing list, connect on Facebook (/MAPIncFan) Twitter (@DrChristiCoach) and Instagram (DrChristiHegstad), or send me an email. I’d love to hear from you!

How To Be Happy, Fulfilled, and Successful

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