3. Stop thinking so much
Doubt and indecision will dog your actions, if you let them. Focusing on the future often leads to second-guessing and struggles with the present, causing a huge reduction in productivity. If contemplating the future gets you tied in knots, forget about it for the moment. Let go of the perceived need to make a decision, particularly if there is no deadline. If there is a deadline, say “no” unless you feel a definite “yes”. Put energy into activities most strongly aligned with your picture of what you’d like your current—not future—success to look like. Pay no heed to self-critical messages running through your brain labeling you a slacker for not moving ahead. Your inner judge is there to help prevent failure, so understand its purpose without buying into its bullying.
- People:
- Kelly Higgins
- Places:
- New York