“All of the significant battles are waged within the self.”
-Sheldon Kopp
How do the words above resonate with you?
Pause here for a moment and free yourself from distractions:
Take a deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... calm your mind and be present...
What have you been battling with? Think about that for a moment...
Reading and meditating this morning allowed me to do some personal reflection. John C. Maxwell states, "The greatest of the battles people wage is against their own flaws and failures." I paused and thought about my own battles... the ones that reoccur... I began to examine my personal flaws and reflect on some failures, I said to myself:
How will I win the battle? How can I break the cycle and move past this..?
Know who you are and be confident enough to muster up the strength to face your fears. In Leadership Promises for Everyday, Maxwell provides these four strategies:
1. See yourself clearly.
Ask yourself: Who am I?
Your authentic self... Your personal definition... and believe you are enough...
2. Admit your flaws honestly.
Ask yourself: What are my shortcomings?
The area that needs some work... Understand, it's okay to ask for help...
3. Discover your strengths joyfully.
Ask yourself: What was I born to do?
Your passion, The area where you effortlessly excel and love every minute of it..!
4, Build on those strengths passionately
Ask yourself: How can I continue to learn and grow in the area(s) that bring me the most joy?
Make a plan... Seek advice form a trusted mentor... Put in the work...
Maxwell reminds us:
“To change your world, you must first change yourself.”
Don’t miss your opportunity! Be intentional... Encourage others to do the same and watch what happens.
You got this!
Coach Tavia
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Reference:
Maxwell, John C; Leadership Promises for Everyday, Thomas Nelson, Nashville, TN 2003.
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