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Some things I just can’t seem to help but put off. Mopping the kitchen floor. Cleaning the windows. Writing the first chapter of my second book.
Guess which one of those negatively impacts me the most? Right. The final one. Why? Because that is the next thing I need to do in order to get book one laid out and designed for publication. (I want there to be a “sneak peak” chapter at the end to hook readers.) By the way, my book website is live now — please help me out by visiting it here and opting in to hear from me about publication dates, etc!
I’ve written a lot of articles about Resistance. That ‘s the opposing force that always shows up after you decide to move forward with something. You make the decision to further your goals, health, well-being, relationships, whatever, and the Universe responds by saying “Yeah? How much do you want it?”
OK. So maybe the Universe isn’t quite that sassy. But take my word for it, an opposing force appears, be it in the form of complications, drama, confusion, depression, or procrastination (to name a few.)
Procrastination is a very common flavor of Resistance. Most of the time, the thing that you most need to do, is the one you feel the most resistance around. The most fear, dread, or reluctance. But the real golden key, is looking to the result you most desire (for me: getting my book not just published, but read by thousands of raving fans!) OK. Great. Then, answer this question: what is the very next thing you need to do to move yourself closer to the end result?
Do whatever you need to do to stop procrastinating on this step. Hire a coach. Seriously! Find some way to make yourself accountable. I have a client who has been my friend for many years, and she is now taking action on my recommendations that she would never have taken if she weren’t paying me good money to remind her of what she knows is in her best interest. You have to put some skin in the game if you want real results. You need deadlines. Consequences. Structure. Rules. These are the forces that oppose the opposing force! This is how you resist Resistance!
Resistance is not futile, as the Borg in Star Trek, the Next Generation, said. Instead, it is inescapable. But you can help yourself to resist the Resistance!
Coach’s Challenge: What is that thing you’ve been procrastinating on that you know will provide you with amazing relief to finally do? Your taxes? A phone call to someone you need to sort things through with? Building your website, starting your blog, booking your first speaking engagement? DO IT this week! And report back, with a comment!
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