What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do Next

Have you ever been completely overloaded and overwhelmed, so much so that you don’t know what to do next?

Even today, I have that happen all the time.

I fill up my goal lists with dozens of great ideas. I start several different projects, plus have my clients’ files scattered across my desk.

I end up with so much to do, its easy to get overwhelmed, and simply walk away, doing nothing.

Yet “nothing” isn’t going to get you closer to your goal. And “nothing” won’t help you move forward towards the life you’ve dreamed about.

Early in my career I had a mentor that I spoke with often, especially when I ran into problems with moving forward. At one point she said something that was so simple, yet so profound.

“You’re over thinking it. Just take the next logical step forward, and the rest will fall into place.”

That simple statement has helped me out many, many times since. I have used it again and again whenever I have felt overwhelmed, and not sure what to do next.

Here are the three steps I take: [Read more…]

Can You Make A Decision?

You’ve been presented with an idea. You’ve come to a fork in the road, and you must make a decision. Can you do it?

What if both roads seem to hold promise? How do you make a decision?

People handle decisions in different ways. That’s why some people end up in a life with little change because they are scared to make decisions that will have a major impact, and others make decisions daily that change their world.

I’ve been reading quite a bit about decision making, and how to change your processing to allow you to make effortless decisions. What follows is a brief guide to help you make effortless decisions.

Lose Your Perfectionism

One of the major things that holds us back is our desire to be perfect, never make a mistake, and show the world that we are best at everything. So instead of trying, we become paralyzed, and don’t try at all. Start by telling yourself there is no such thing as the perfect choice. Every choice has potential; it’s up to you to take it to fruition. [Read more…]