A participant in one of my business building workshops shared a great story on a coaching call.
She was at the dentist’s office and while she was laying in the chair she was thinking about asking for referrals – one of the actions she committed to in the short-term marketing plan she created during the kick off seminar. She wasn’t really sure how that could work in this situation, but she was open to whatever came along.
When the dentist came in, he asked if she had given thought to a more expensive procedure they had discussed on a previous visit. She told him she thought it would have to wait until she got her new business off the ground, since cash flow is less than she’s used to. He then asked what she was doing. After she told him, the hygienist (who was also in the room) said she knew a couple of people who could probably use her services and asked her for cards to pass along.
To help make sure of a successful outcome, she asked the hygienist for permission to follow-up with her later in the week to see how best to proceed. This is a BIG shift in her behavior.
When we focus on creating what we want and we are willing to accept whatever form shows up, openings present themselves. It is important that we don’t dismiss opportunities that look different from what we expected or give our minds mixed messages by interjecting thoughts like, “But, that will never work.” By being open, we retrain ourselves to see opportunities that we may have missed in the past. We also develop new skills by taking action in new ways.
This week, stay focused on what you want to create for yourself. Stop your thoughts (kindly and gently) if you notice yourself saying something that is counter to what you really want. Then, replace that thought with one that is supportive of your desired outcome.
It may take a while to make this a habit, but it is one that will serve you well in all areas of your life.
Wishing you positive focus leading to great results –
Cheri
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