Don’t be pressured by other’s expecations
Monday, January 11th, 2010
This week’s tip is about getting out from underneath the expectations of other people. Women are quick to take on guilt for what they aren’t doing or what they aren’t doing well enough (in their own mind). More times then not, I see clients taking on superhuman responsibilities only to fail and blame themselves. Look at your to do list for the week (both personal and professional) and consider it it is reasonable for you to get everything done without driving yourself into the ground. You will not succeed in life or business if you take too much on. You’ll end up dropping balls, driving yourself into burn out, and missing out on opportunities. Find a mentor, coach, colleague, or someone else that isn’t directly influenced by your decisions and ask them to listen to the responsibilities you’ve taken on and ask them objectively if they are reasonable. My guess is no. Break things into 1)What you have to do 2)What you’d like to do 3) What you will do if you find the time. Taking on too much in 2010 to meet other’s expectations is the fast lane to failure. Take a breath, consider what to be involved in, and go forward in a measured tempo.
Best,
Chris.
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