Do you ever have one of those weeks when life seems rough? I
have had a number of people speak to me lately who are quite fed up
with their circumstances. So I thought I would share some thoughts
on how to achieve more when you don't feel like it. Having had a
bit of a week of extremes myself.
So here is my pain. This week, my mobile phone has been out of
action all week due to a local network problem. Last night, my
laptop died. Twice I wondered down in the night, hoping it might
come back to life again! The IT Engineer was shaking his head at it
today - 'phew looks bad'! 'At least we have the backup'! 'Oh no' it
has become encrypted by Norton Symantic back up software. A
new feature for added security apparantly! If angry web comments
are anything to go by, no one even Norton, seems to know how to
unscramble it!!!
So what do you do? How do you work from feeling 'low' to really
being able to achieve more?
My approach today was to:
- Write a list in my journal of all the positive things
that are going on right now:- Interest in the 'Be More
Achieve More' brand, Tuesday's interview with Mette Bloch. A very
inspiring movie actor has said yes to an interview. Enthusiasm for
the 'Wealth Keys Retreat' and 'Mastermind programme'. My 3 year old
going through a cute stage 'why does Jamie from the XFactor
have hair like Broccoli?'. A brilliant question only a child could
ask! Also a new baby brother for him only 2 months away. Matthew
has called him 'Mr Smelly Mackeral'. Saves us choosing I guess. Hey
whats a lap top anyway!
- Speak to several very positive people and be as
energetic as them:- If you can do this and leave them
feeling upbeat you feel so much better! I allowed myself only a few
seconds to explain as positively as I could my predicament. If you
ring people and leave them feeling worse than when you called, they
might happen to be out the next time you ring!
- Think through the learning from every
situation:-I have learned alot this week. Some of it a
little painful. Being very disciplined in managing IT equipment and
their backup is going to be so important as 'Be More Achieve More'
grows.I also had a great reminder that aligning expectations at the
start of a project are essential.
- Remember that challenges are often blessings in
disguise:- we grow through overcoming obstacles. It is
like hitting the wall running marathons. Gosh it can hurt. However,
you have to get through the pain to reach the great bits! Also the
highs can follow the lows quite quickly. So never give up
hope!
- Get some exercise:- A good reminder I shall go
shortly!
- Read something really positive: For some
positive reading check out my book recommendations and those recommended
by Mette in the comments section on the
previous blog!
So what is all this about. It is about raising our
energy levels so we can achieve more. If everyday we are
moving towards our vision we will become more and achieve more!
Make tomorrow a great day!
Chris