In the UAC Part 1 class today, Angela mentioned some things which I found rather interesting. What is it that holds us back when we would like to do something?
Well, "FEAR OF JUDGEMENT" is what holds us back! How true. We are scared of being judged by others so we would rather not attempt something. Also, according to Angela when you stop judging yourself, you find it easier to stop judging others and that giving up "judgement" is like giving up any other habit, like smoking.
You make a conscious decision to give it up and go for it!
Well that has certainly given me something to chew on for the next couple of weeks!
Well, "FEAR OF JUDGEMENT" is what holds us back! How true. We are scared of being judged by others so we would rather not attempt something. Also, according to Angela when you stop judging yourself, you find it easier to stop judging others and that giving up "judgement" is like giving up any other habit, like smoking.
You make a conscious decision to give it up and go for it!
Well that has certainly given me something to chew on for the next couple of weeks!
I attended a very moving coaching practicum this morning and one of the things that stood out for me was the coach asking the client "Do you have a safe space to go to when the situation gets overwhelming?" What a great question! It got me thinking about my life Where is my safe space? Running, the act of putting one foot in front of the other, mile after mile, That is my safe space.
As you see it is not an area or a physical space,(as I once thought), that one goes to, although it could be, but rather a routine or act that one carries out on a regular basis that destresses you and renews your faith in life.
What a beautiful concept!
Do you have a safe space?
As you see it is not an area or a physical space,(as I once thought), that one goes to, although it could be, but rather a routine or act that one carries out on a regular basis that destresses you and renews your faith in life.
What a beautiful concept!
Do you have a safe space?
When ICA came out with the requirement that we had to have a blog I initially had mixed feelings. I love the idea of a reflective journal, but I always thought that it was private, for my eyes only. The idea of baring my soul on the internet scared me, How could I put my thoughts and feelings where anyone in the world would be able to see them? then it occurred to me that why would anyone else even want to read what I had written? I am after all a doctor not a talented writer and for many years my writing has been limited to medical letters, and emails to friends, so as you can see I had a few issues to sort out.
I am happy to say that after a chat with my peer coach, I decided there and then to take the step and with the help of my daughter started a blog that same evening.Once I had taken the first step the rest just followed and I am now finding it getting easier everyday. I still do think each time before I write: Is this going to interest anyone else? will it be of value to anyone else?
Maybe I should re-frame those thoughts??
Any ideas ?
I am happy to say that after a chat with my peer coach, I decided there and then to take the step and with the help of my daughter started a blog that same evening.Once I had taken the first step the rest just followed and I am now finding it getting easier everyday. I still do think each time before I write: Is this going to interest anyone else? will it be of value to anyone else?
Maybe I should re-frame those thoughts??
Any ideas ?
"The Present" by Spencer Johnson MD
1 Comments Published by Anna T. on Saturday, January 6, 2007 at 2:12 PM.
I picked up this little book at my local bookstore, and thoroughly enjoyed reading it. It is easy to read and full of wise words on every single page. I like the idea of the present being a "tripod supporting a valuable camera,perfectly balanced by its three supporting legs: Living in the present, Learning from the past, and Planning for the future. Remove one leg and the tripod topples over. But supported by all three, it works and so will your life" I so love this idea!!
"When you balance your work and life on the tripod of The Present, The Past and The Future- you get a much clearer picture, and you can deal better with whatever comes along" I am going to remember that in future and use it to help me find solutions to problems that I may be confronted with.
"When you balance your work and life on the tripod of The Present, The Past and The Future- you get a much clearer picture, and you can deal better with whatever comes along" I am going to remember that in future and use it to help me find solutions to problems that I may be confronted with.
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a vision" Anonymous.
While looking through "The 7 habits of highly effective people" by Stephen Covey this morning I came across a piece of scrap paper, I opened it and found a couple of sentences in my own handwriting, which described the vision that I had for my life written in January 2001.
My husband, daughter and I were about to emigrate to New Zealand at that time from South Africa. It was our attempt to escape the senseless crime, which I too had been a victim of and was lucky to be alive.
I had forgotten about that piece of paper, and now six years later, while reading it, it struck me how all that I had envisioned had appeared in our lives,it accurately described what area, what house I wanted to live in and what school I wanted my daughter to attend, what friends we would have and how well we had settled. What I find amazing is that we had created this reality in the last six years while going about our daily lives without even thinking about it, let alone set goals and try to achieve them!
Do you have a vision for your life?
Have you written it down somewhere,or, communicated it to somebody?
Is it written in the present tense, as if it has already occurred?
I wish you everything your heart desires for 2007.
While looking through "The 7 habits of highly effective people" by Stephen Covey this morning I came across a piece of scrap paper, I opened it and found a couple of sentences in my own handwriting, which described the vision that I had for my life written in January 2001.
My husband, daughter and I were about to emigrate to New Zealand at that time from South Africa. It was our attempt to escape the senseless crime, which I too had been a victim of and was lucky to be alive.
I had forgotten about that piece of paper, and now six years later, while reading it, it struck me how all that I had envisioned had appeared in our lives,it accurately described what area, what house I wanted to live in and what school I wanted my daughter to attend, what friends we would have and how well we had settled. What I find amazing is that we had created this reality in the last six years while going about our daily lives without even thinking about it, let alone set goals and try to achieve them!
Do you have a vision for your life?
Have you written it down somewhere,or, communicated it to somebody?
Is it written in the present tense, as if it has already occurred?
I wish you everything your heart desires for 2007.
