It is really easy to get caught up in giving lots of our attention and our energy to things that, in the scheme of things, don’t really matter – in fact they keep you and your business playing small.
The best way to start caring less about and, hopefully, letting go of some of these things is to shine a spotlight on them.
So…here goes with 5 behaviours that you can spotlight today.
5 Things To Care Less About
Being Right all the Time
I know – it feels good to be right all the time. Right? The thing is…. nobody knows everything and allowing your ego to drive you towards being right all the time shuts down possibilities and
opportunities. You pay a heavy price if this is where you are stuck because it isolates you and disrespects others who have a right to their opinion.
You also stop learning and expanding your mind which kills your juicy curiosity.
Less ego driven being right talk and more healthy debate with an open mind will make a huge difference to your life.
Gossip
People gossip to feel superior or because they are bored or envious or want attention or to fit in. And, if we are honest, we know that this idle talk usually involves putting other people down.
Step away from the drama of gossip and be content with your own life rather than engaging in rumours.
Most gossip contains only the smallest seed of truth.
Step Away.
Fitting In
Forget the “cool” people. Find your own tribe. That tribe that is authentic and is who they say they are. That tribe that has integrity and the confidence to write their own rules. That tribe that encourages independent thinking.
Remember this: When you do not seek or need the approval of others, because you have your own approval, you are at your most powerful. YOUR MOST POWERFUL!!!
What an awesome competitive advantage that is!!
Letting go of Toxic Relationships
Have the strength and the courage to let go of toxic relationships, personal and professional. Life is too short to give lots of your glorious time and energy to toxic people.
As well as stopping you from growing, it takes up the space that a healthy relationship needs to flourish and grow in to.
When people are not the right fit, when having them in your life or work does not bring some benefit and joy to you, put yourself first.
Kick in the self-care and let them go.
What Others Think of You
Yes, you do need to manage your reputation in business or in your workplace. However, this is different.
It’s about accepting yourself and respecting who you are rather than caring so much about what others think of you that you begin living for them, pleasing them, seeking their approval, rather than living for yourself.
Quit being a spectator in your own life and playing small because you want others to like you or approve of you.
Be true to you.
It is time for you to care less about what others think of you and much, much more about what you think of yourself.
Talk soon
Beth xx
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