Smile and Laugh a Little Bit More than Yesterday
I just got off the phone with one of my life coaching clients, let’s just call her Betty. We discussed a simple technique that would assist Betty in empowering herself.
If you have been a reader of my blog for a while or have read any of my other materials you know that I make frequent reference to that voice of judgment VOJ) which I call your gremlin-that voice that drives you nuts. No matter what’s going on, the voice takes over and tries to make you miserable. And if it doesn’t make you miserable it creates doubt in whatever you are doing.
It’s like a hypnotic spell that runs your life. I have found that the best way to break the spell is for you to just notice it by giving it a name. My gremlin’s name is Ralph. Whenever I worry about the future or am overly critical of myself, I know that it’s Ralph rearing his head.
There’s also that voice that puts a smile on my face…that voice that says, “hey you are doing great.” So that’s been the theme for the day with all of my coaching clients. Think of a name that embodies that person you would like to be-that person that makes you feel good when you think about them. The next time you look in the mirror smile and say to yourself, “hey, you’re doing great.”
Smile and laugh a little bit more than yesterday.
JOURNEY ON
MARK
JOURNEY ON is a blog dedicated to personal and professional development. Mark Susnow, an executive and life coach inspires others to experience more fulfillment and success in their life. A former trial attorney for 30 years and musician, he integrates what it takes to be successful in the world with the inner wisdom unfolded to him through years of yoga and meditation. His articles reflect this journey in an inspirational way. http://www.inspirepossibility.com