Tough (Question) Tuesday: What’s the choice that’ll treat you the nicest?
Practice Saying Only Nice Things by dwell deep
In my Simply Fearless Fempreneurs (try saying that 5 times fast!) session on Friday, we were asked to write what became clear for us this past week. Without hesitation, I wrote “If I’m not nice to myself, it doesn’t matter if anyone else is.” This has been both my biggest lesson & my biggest challenge in the short time of being a full-time entrepreneur, but I have to say that I’ve been doing well in keeping an open mind, taking deep breaths, not working myself to the point of drop dead-dom, & literally & figuratively patting myself on the back.
During that same session, I spoke with Coach Cassandra about the challenge I’ve been facing in prioritizing the projects I want to work on, & how I’ve been resisting just picking one & running with it. It was then that she asked:
What’s the choice that’ll treat you the nicest?
It immediately brought up that feeling: of fun, of peace, of accomplishment, of ease. “The free download!”, I responded enthusiastically. Then I put a structure in place so I could have time every day to work on it. Look for it this month! Yay!
Projects & decisions &, um, life don’t need to be hard. I repeat: “Life doesn’t need to be hard.” Pretty mind-blowing, huh? Think of the challenge you’re facing today, go immediately to the choice that’ll treat you the nicest, & then share it in the comments (because we’re nice). It’s nice to be nice!
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April 6th, 2010 at 1:44 am
What a delicious question? For today, the answer for me has to be keeping an eye on the news coming out of West Virginia, fearing that folk we know may have been involved. I'm sure I won't be able to concentrate on much but the news till we know.
April 6th, 2010 at 3:24 am
Thanks for this idea Michelle! Today, there's so much I want to do, but I've decided to set most of it aside for being still and thinking through some of my options for the upcoming time. I think taking time to really listen to myself and look for guidance, it will be better in the end than to just keep going.
April 6th, 2010 at 7:10 am
There are so many things my husband and I are trying to get done before the baby comes! Today, the nicest thing for me is actually to work hard on getting as much done as I can, but with a light heart and some great music playing and a quitting time that I will honor
April 8th, 2010 at 4:19 am
@Trece – So sorry to hear about your possible loss. So sad & shocking what happened to the miners & their families. Sending good thoughts your way!
@Jadyn – Ooh, Being Still – what a great way to be nice to yourself. Unless you have ADD
But YES, taking a time out to just listen to what your mind/body is saying is so key. Awesomeness!
@Thekla – Love that you're spinning this to take your commitments & make them fun, honoring that play time within the work time! Hope you're feeling great & doing well!