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Just about everybody I’ve
talked to recently is completely
overwhelmed! How do I know?
Well, I have experienced it
myself so I know the symptoms
first hand. Plus – they usually
tell me!
One common symptom of
Overwhelm I hearmost often from
my clients is that they feel “stuck”.
Here is a truth about being
“stuck” - It’s a metaphor for
not just doing something! I’m
not talking about “doing” for
the sake of “doing”. I’m talking
about taking Authentic Action.
What do I mean by “Authentic
Action”? It might be better to tell
you what it isn’t first -
Authentic Action is NOT running
around like a chicken with
your head cut off. Being “crazy
busy” is not the same as taking
Authentic Action.
After a day of AUTHENTIC
Action you have a feeling of
accomplishment, satisfaction and
fulfillment. The actions you take
are purposeful and theymove you
toward accomplishing something
that really matters to you.
There are two very distinct types
of Authentic Action.
TYPE 1
is all about clearing unfinished
business. I call it “Cleaning up
Sludge”!
Examples include:
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Paying off credit card debt
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Organizing your office or
cleaning out a storage shed
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Getting a physical or dental
exam
None of these are fun, but doing
them provides a sense of relief and
gives you some breathing room.
TYPE 2
is something you do that
produces noticeable progress
toward a goal or that brilliant
idea you have. It’s accompanied
by a sense of joy at the
accomplishment, a feeling of
being in tune with your values.
Examples include:
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Writing 3 pages a day on a
book you’ve always wanted
to write
Here’s How to Get Unstuck NOW!
BY JOAN WASHBURN
SOAR TO SUCCESS
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A
UGUST
2016
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Personal Growth Strategies