“Anytime we think the problem is ‘out there,’ that thought is the problem. We disempower ourselves.”
Stephen Covey
Coaching Tip for the Week:
Wow, that gets to the core, doesn’t it?
This sentence from Covey’s fantastic book, First Things First, is like turning on a lightbulb in a dark room. Any time we catch ourselves blaming, judging, or saying things like, “I wish I could do something,” we need to take a step back and assess.
Then, we need to take a step forward and do something.
Each one of us is powerful, and we need to use our power as a positive force in the world. Meaning and purpose isn’t sitting back and wishing things were different. It’s honoring our values, stepping up to the plate, taking an action, reaching out for help. It’s igniting our personal power.
What most needs to change in your work, life, or world?
What action will you take this week to set that change in motion?
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What if your boldest dream is actually within reach…and you don’t even realize it?
Dr. Christi Hegstad, Dream Igniter & Growth Accelerator. Christi is a Certified Coach who has helped thousands clarify and reach Big Dreams and Bold Goals with meaning and purpose. She is president of MAP Professional Development Inc., NAWBO Iowa’s Woman Business Owner of the Year, and mom to three amazing kids.