1. They ask the right questions. Most worriers are all wrapped up in one major question: “What if?” Asking the right questions will help you stop worrying in its tracks. Just ask yourself these questions to gain some perspective on your situation. 1) Ask, “Is it my problem?” 2) Ask, “Do I have any control… [Read More]
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Do YOU Worry Too Much?
In this series on worry, I’ve mentioned that while worry isn’t healthy, it’s also human nature. So you might be wondering: How do you know when your worry is normal, and when it’s something you should be … well, worried about? One helpful resource is the Anxiety Test. This test asks the question, “Do You… [Read More]
The Physical Effects of Worry (Part 2)
We recently discussed the physical effects of worry – responses ranging from nausea and fatigue to irritability and sweating. But an important part of the discussion of worry’s physical impact is the long-term physical effects worry can have. Worrying about something like a presentation or a confrontation has a limited physical effect. You might feel… [Read More]
The Physical Effects of Worry (Part 1)
We’ve been talking a lot about worry lately – why we do it, how to stop it why it has such control over us. But an important component of worry is the physical impact it can have. Worry might seem like it’s a strictly mental exercise, but if you’re a real worrier, you know that’s… [Read More]
Finding the Line Between Doing & Being
It can be difficult to discern between doing and being, especially when it feels like you don’t even have a moment to stop, breathe, and assess your needs, resources, and actions. In fact, many times the line is fuzzy: are you going to that holiday party because you want to spend the evening with your… [Read More]
Do Less, Be More
If your holiday season has become more about doing than about being, try this simple exercise: make a list of things you are not going to do this holiday season. This can help you refocus your energy away from your ballooning to-do list and on to the more important things this season. For home blogger… [Read More]
Happy Thanksgiving from Leap Forward Coaching!
“We are human beings, not human doings.” ~ Neale Donald Walsh Thanksgiving and the winter holidays are a wonderful time full of food, family, and festivities. Sometimes, however, it can feel like this season is so full of doing that we forget about being. This holiday season, I’d like to challenge you to do less… [Read More]
Anything, Not Everything
Ultimately, the decision to say no comes down to a simple-yet-complex statement: you can do anything you want, you just can’ t do everything. Time, energy, and interest are finite. It is impossible to pursue every opportunity, and it is unwise to pursue most opportunities. So how do you decide which opportunities are worth passing… [Read More]
Saying No & the Fear Of Missing Out
Fear Of Missing Out – popularly dubbed “FOMO” – is a form of anxiety associated with social media. As Psych Central says, it is “the fear of missing out on something or someone more interesting, exciting or better than what we’re currently doing.” Fear of missing out is also a common reason for feeling unable… [Read More]
Be Honest with Yourself
In the most recent Leap Forward Coaching e-newsletter we discussed “taking bold leaps of faith in the major areas in your life.” A key step in acting courageously is acknowledging your fears. Take your fear and stare it down, refusing to give it power over your life. Saying “I am afraid to apply for that… [Read More]