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In Pursuit of the Impossible

by Sueños on 04/06/17

Those who have large aspirations are often scoffed at. They are told their dreams and fantasies are the works of an over imagination, and they're berated until they, "Get real." However, to those who dream, do not allow the words of those who cannot see it, become the lens through which you perceive your aspirations. They can't see it in the HD, technicolor phantasm you can.

Why not dream big dreams? Because we might fail? So, the opposite is settling for a life that makes us feel meh. Something that's just good enough. I implore you, if you have a great idea, something that excites you, something that keeps you up at night thinking about it, begin the process of creating it. Start researching, start grinding, build prototypes in your spare time. Whatever it is, break it down into achievable steps and action items. The internet has provided a great number of tools to create and fund brilliant ideas.

Then comes the 'What ifs'. What if I'm not enough? What if my idea doesn't work? How can I be sure this is the right move for me? To which I always answer, "Wouldn't you have rather tried and failed, than have never tried at all." I know I would. Tell a story you find compelling, it is your life after all.

This is a guest post by one of our coaches Diego-Andreas. If you like this post, and want to see more like it, check out his blog at www.wonderingintomyself.com

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Acting From Success

by Sueños on 04/04/17

Today I'd like to discuss an idea that has its roots in the (in)famous Law of Attraction; however, I seek to come at it from a more pragmatic and realistic angle. The idea is quite simple: act in such a way that you already have accomplished what you desire. For example, if your goal is to break into senior management, perform your job now, like a senior manager would. How would someone with that level of experience handle the struggles of your job? If your goal is to get in shape, how would someone who is in shape approach going to the gym?

It's the same principal of : dressing for the job you want, not the job you have, except one up. It's taking that same ideology, and allowing it to influence your thought process. Acting in such a way will help you keep centered, and allow you to stay focused on your goals. I'm not asking you to rely on some magic field, but on your ability to examine your own behavior and adjust that which is not in line with your ultimate goals. Act from success, and watch how obtainable your dreams become.

This is a guest post by one of our coaches Diego-Andreas. If you like this post, and want to see more like it, check out his blog at www.wonderingintomyself.com

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Taking Inventory

by Sueños on 04/03/17

On the quest to living a more energy centered life, it is important to begin developing awareness of what things make you lose your center. Maybe it's watching too much violent T.V. or you have a friend who is constantly berating you. I know I personally get really anxious and jittery if I have too many cups of coffee on an empty stomach. Whatever it is, it's important to begin to develop awareness of these things, and begin to either change how much you consume these things or the role they play in your life.

Maybe you try only watching happy things after a certain hour, or you begin to reconstruct the relationships in your life to be more fulfilling. It can be hard to figure out just exactly what is causing you to feel more stressed out, or what exactly it is that's causing all that tension in your shoulder. However, that's exactly why we highly recommend daily practices like yoga and meditation.

It's impossible to perform optimally if your life is in some way out of balance. Whether that's your diet causing your body extra stress, your personal relationships, or how much you're working, it's important to know where you need to focus your attention. This approach isn't just about raising your professional performance, but your quality of life as a whole. I wish you luck as you begin to discern what is causing you stress, and courage as you confront it.

This is a guest post by one of our coaches Diego-Andreas. If you like this post, and want to see more like it, check out his blog at www.wonderingintomyself.com

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You Deserve to Feel Happy

by Sueños on 03/31/17

In a session the other day my client brought up the fact that she was up for a pretty sizable promotion. I congratulated her; however, I couldn't help but notice how nervous she was. When I asked her what was wrong, she told me she felt like she didn't deserve the promotion. "Wait a minute," I said, "you're telling me, although this is exactly what we've been working for, you don't feel like you deserve it." She confirmed that's exactly how she felt. I knew for a fact that she deserved it. It wasn't a case of favoritism or anything dubious. She had put in extra time, excelled in her current position, and is all around an uplifting person. So, I told her, "You deserve the position, and you deserve to feel happy."

I know too many people who have good things happen to them and say, "I don't deserve this." Here's the funny thing about that, you do though. It's important to realize that we do have control of our actions, and that they have consequences, good or bad. Do not undersell yourself, especially when it's something you've been working for. At any moment you deserve to feel happy, and you have the power to create that.

This is a guest post by one of our coaches Diego-Andreas. If you like this post, and want to see more like it, check out his blog at www.wonderingintomyself.com

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Gratitude: My Secret Weapon

by Sueños on 03/30/17

I would be lying if I said I didn't make mistakes. (Who doesn't?) However, I'm a big believer in the idea that it isn't our mistakes that define us, but rather how we remedy them. Most people's response to making a mistake is to initially apologize profusely. I, on the other hand, recommend a second option: remedy and then thank.

I learned this technique when I was a phone associate the Home Depot call center. For anyone who has called into a contact center, you know that it is a dreaded experience often characterized by long, frustrating wait times and half-assed responses and remedies. Home Depot, on the other hand, attempts to be a cut above the rest. Their focus is on customer experience, rather than brevity. It's a brilliant approach, that has them continually ranking among the top 10 customer service providers.

In that environment, I found out very quickly that while people appreciate your empathy, they really just want their problem fixed. So, my approach became this: hear their concern, thank them for their patience, and fix the problem. I watched my customer satisfaction surveys sky-rocket in just a couple of weeks, so, I thought, "Why not try this in my personal life?"

I can honestly my personal relationships greatly benefited from this as well. Instead of saying, "Sorry I'm late," I moved to, "Thanks for waiting for me, I'm sure that was frustrating." Once it started, the gratitude was hard to stop, and I noticed myself thanking people for weird things. Things as simple as, "Thanks for being so kind to wait staff." It made the people around me happier, and better yet, it made me happy to say nice things to people.

Gratitude goes a long way, and it isn't until you start, that you realize how hard it is to stop. I hope you all find ways in which gratitude can help you improve your life and your relationships. As always, thanks for reading.

This is a guest post by one of our coaches Diego-Andreas. If you like this post, and want to see more like it, check out his blog at www.wonderingintomyself.com

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