Spring Forward 

With the arrival of spring equinox it's not uncommon for us to feel like it's time to literally spring into action. The challenge? Hidden beliefs, feelings and frustrations stand between us and what we say we want to do.

One creative approach to resolving this dilemma comes from one of my clients. She wrote a list of the "Top Ten Things That Get Between Us and What We Really Want." After emailing me her list, she was genuinely ready to get back to work on her ambitious goals.

What Gets Between Us and What We Really Want

5 Concerns of Smart Women - From a Client's Top 10 List 

1. 1. The feeling that while you deserve what you really want, it would be unfair to others if you had it (who made up that rule anyway?!?!).
2. 2. The need to get organized enough to give adequate attention to what you want (aka, getting ready to get ready).
3. 3. That sinking feeling that what you want is WAY too ambitious, unrealistic or otherwise unachievable for all but the 'special' people.
4. 4. The noise emitted by all the things that are supposed to make us smart, enlightened, happy, energetic, and engaged (i.e., TV, radio, magazines, junk mail, people).
5. 5. Rationalizing that you should do things like buy a PowerBall ticket when you can't work up the nerve to ask people to help you achieve your goals.
1. These beliefs, feelings and frustrations only have power if you give it to them. Like my client who exposed them on paper to see them for the culprits they are, you can create your own list. Just as she moved passed them and refocused on her goals, you can too.
3. Since I know your time is at a premium, I invite you to write down the top 3 things that get between you and what you really want. If it helps, post them in your comments below. Then choose to let go of them and get back on track with what is most important to you.