Avoid the "I have to" Trap!

If you want to be successful, at some point you will have to choose to give yourself some credit. It always amazes me how many people shy away from credit, pats on the back, deflect compliments, and so forth. You are an amazing person that make a million great tiny decisions per day; making you the person, professional, mom/dad, husband/wife, etc. you are. Your success will be found in your decisions… but first in your language!

Most people minimize themselves and their choices by stating, “I had to...” whatever it is you had to do. “I had to pick the kids up”. “I had to get that second job to make ends meet”. “I had to take over the game in order to win, or the office decision to close the deal”. The truth is... you didn’t and don’t have to do anything. YOU chose to do it… and your continued decisions to do what is right, necessary, and beneficial for you, your family, and your life is a big deal and needs to be celebrated.

Secondly, what if you transform your language… allowing you to EVOLVE with gratitude and perspective? Instead of “I have to”… try…Read more and EVOLVE at www.youevolvingnow.com