By Sally on August 7, 2017
Almost any time that we’re feeling stuck, we can move forward through a shift in our perspective.
Often, what gets us stuck in the first place– and what can keep us there, spinning our wheels– is our own thinking.
That’s right. The trap we are in is nearly always of our own making, and the way out is so close… we just can’t see it. Yet. We’re too wrapped up in the storyline that we’ve built. (We all do this. No judgment here.)
It can help tremendously to have an unbiased, supportive, skilled questioner to help you get unstuck (that’s one thing that we coaches are great at). But it’s also something we can learn to practice and self-coach.
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By Sally on February 24, 2012

Who's driving your car?
Ever wonder why you’re not getting what you want?
So many of us drive ourselves down roads that don’t satisfy us following what we desire (or worse, drive ourselves crazy trying to find the road at all), for one simple reason.
We forget that what we want, in all its fantastic seductiveness and splendor, is actually not the most important thing.
Yes, our wants and desires are amazingly effective navigators when they’re in the back seat giving us directions.
But should they really be driving the car?
What we want is important. Getting really, really clear on that is what helps us create a solid map for our lives and our work and our contributions to our communities.
If we want to feel fulfilled, find truly satisfying lifestyles and careers… and have more of what we want… well, we’ve got a couple of things to take care of first. Continue Reading
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