Why?
Why is it so important for us to think about our authentic voices? Why do we need to find time, practice choice management, step out of our comfort zones, and live our dreams?
What They Tell Us
Society and the voices inside our heads, sometimes tell us not to bother. They tell us…
- We may fail,
- We will get stuck in analysis paralysis,
- We may not make money following our passions,
- We may find ourselves in an embarrassing situation,
- We may get consumed with our dreams and end up spending less time with friends and family.
Don’t Listen
I say, don’t listen to those voices! We can choose to balance our authentic lives with all the other roles and responsibilities we have on our plates! Think about the consequences if we do not embrace our authentic voices and we do not focus on life balance.
- Are we just walking through life?
- Are our days purposeless?
- Did we have the opportunity and let it slip by?
So Many Benefits
Think about the benefits and the joy of living our authentic voices, finding time to live our passions, and focusing on life balance!
- Working towards a dream is actually living the dream.
- Our days will be filled with meaning and purpose.
- We will respond proactively to stress in our lives.
- We will prioritize and honor our needs and passions.
- We will feel a stronger sense of wellness and wellbeing.
- We will be open to contentment and fulfillment.
- We will be empowered to choose how we spend our “free” time.
If Not Now When? This is Your Moment!
- Is there something missing in your life because you can’t seem to find the time to fit it into your busy schedule?
- If yes, what is it?
- What are the reasons for not choosing to incorporate this into your life?
- If your other roles and responsibilities were removed from your life, what would your authentic self choose to do?
- What is stopping you?
Originally written on December 8, 2008
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