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LIVING BY DESIGN NEWSLETTER
by Leslie Karen Sann, MA, LCPC
V5, #3
February 10, 2005
IN THIS ISSUE
Your
Network of Support
Quotes
Practically Speaking
Wonder Questions
YOUR
NETWORK OF SUPPORT
Powerful People Make Things Easy (Part 23)
(This article is a continuation of a series
about our personal power to create the life we want)
Are you working to create a happy balanced life of
your own design all by yourself?
I have a client who was complaining about herself:
"What's wrong with me? I need all these people to help me out. There
is you, and my personal trainer, and my acting coach, and my business
advisor, personal assistant, and my therapist. Am I that messed up?"
My answer to her was that instead of being a mess, I
considered her wise. I reminded her we all need many levels of support in
order to thrive. I commended her for being smart enough to create her own
community of support so she can grow into all she was meant to be.
Not having that community, not asking others for
what we need is like jogging in place. We can see the destination up ahead
of us. We work harder and harder, and never seem to get there. Eventually
we may become discouraged enough to give up. Creating a support system
that can help you put one foot in front of the other on a path of your
choosing is a gift you can give yourself.
It's important to remember that we're multi
dimensional beings and therefore we're worthy of many levels of support.
Anything from a therapist, to a personal trainer, to a chiropractor, to a
nutritionist, a financial advisor, to a coach and more. We all require
different supports, and it is important to learn to ask for the support we
need.
For example: - Personal trainers, chiropractors and
nutritionists help us to become and remain healthy.
- Financial advisors help us with financial
stability and growth
- Coaches tie it all together by supporting
individuals and their well being on all levels. They help us to identify
our desires and take action to accomplish our goals and live our dreams.
(If you're not familiar with coaching and want to learn more, visit
http:www.living-bydesign.com )
- Personal assistants, bookkeepers, household
helpers, keep us on top of the details
- Etc.
Remember, a person who is aware that they cannot do
everything, know everything, accomplish everything on their own, and asks
for support is a wise and powerful person. When they ask for and receive
expert guidance to facilitate their lives, they empower their success.
It is our human need to grow and develop into our
greatest self. Are you taking care of your need to learn and grow? Are you
asking for what you need to thrive?
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Related Articles:
The Power of Asking
Making Your Request More Powerful
Turning Complaints to Action to Results
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QUOTES:
"Use all the cooks you can to make the
broth"
~ Martha Ringer ~
"Keep away from people who try to belittle
your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you
feel that you, too, can become great."
~ Mark Twain ~
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PRACTICALLY SPEAKING:
- Notice an area where you feel stuck, disturbed or
upset. What isn't occurring that you want to occur? Or what is
occurring that you wish was not?
- What do you want or need instead?
- Who can you ask?
- Remember a request is an open statement -
allowing the other the dignity of a yes or a no, or a negotiation for
something else.
- It is important to allow ourselves to ask because
the request informs us of our needs, wants and desires. Once the
request is made - we can bring our own creativity forward and discover
alternative ways to meet our request if the person we are asking
chooses to decline.
- Requesting is part of our creative process.
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WONDER QUESTIONS:
- Who is in your network of support?
- Are you aware of the areas in your life where you
could use assistance?
- Are you willing to receive the support you need
to experience satisfaction and fulfillment?
- What is your next action?
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c Copyright 2005 by Leslie Karen Sann, Living by Design
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leslie@living-bydesign.com
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