How to overcome the epidemic of BUSY!

Who’s really busy doing heaps of stuff and running themselves off their feet? Running from activity to activity and addicted to the adrenaline of the race?

Does that sound like you or someone you know?

Here's the thing, most people play in IMPLEMENTATION PHASE. They focus on the activities... the to-do-list... their behaviour and actions.

Which means we are really BUSY doing stuff!!!

BUSYNESS is becoming an epidemic – it’s an awesome procrastination strategy for some, it gives them an excuse as to why they haven’t gotten to that thing yet that we are avoiding, that we know will get they closer to their dream, ideal day and desired outcome, but they don't yet believe they are ready, worthy, know how or what every excuse you tell yourself.

For others it’s a way of staying mentally active and distracted because they just don’t know how to keep still and be alone with their thoughts – it’s foreign territory

It’s like packing your suitcase to go on a holiday and having no idea what country you are going to or the season? Do you pack summary clothes? Winter clothes? And what about the shoes!

Wouldn’t it be nice to know where you’re headed, know for what purpose you are doing the actions and have selection criteria to sort through the list and do the things that are really going to bring you job and fulfillment?

And here's the thing....are you ready for it......business does not necessarily mean productive!

And the funny thing is the ultimate excuse for not doing the thing that they really need to do - the perceived unsolvable problem that makes you feel petrified and excited all at the same time - is TIME! Which is hilarious because that mean the business is working out perfectly for us - it's occupying time, isn't it!

Before we do anything LET'S ELEVATE OUR THINKING and get into PURPOSEFUL VISION CREATION – or we will never achieve the greatness that causes us to strive for leadership roles and a seat at the executive table.

Let’s build the BLUEPRINT that drives the specific behaviour and action needed to achieve our goals.

And in so doing identify what it is that you are putting up with, avoiding and tolerating that is holding you back from greatness. For it's the mundane distractions that reduce your focus on your success. This is your opportunity to DECLUTTER your mind, life, relationships and emotions which are impacting your quality of life and plug your energy drains.

What is it for you....? It could be engaging in gossip, FaceBook addiction, TV, broken appliance you still haven't gotten fixed, pile of dry-cleaning, overflowing inbox and the list goes on.

The model I’d like to introduce you to is the BE – DO – HAVE – GIVE model.

Most people play in the DO bit – they focus on the to-do-list, behaviour and actions. Some have awareness of the what they want to HAVE – visions, purpose, goals and outcomes. Very few know about or leverage the full impact of the MOST POWERFUL and IMPORTANT part – BE – who you are being, your values, beliefs, attitude, standards, and rules. So here's a worksheet I have prepared I trust you will find valuable in mapping out a life with depth - where you are living your values, building self trust and falling in love with yourself. The final part is GIVING - is all about your contribution back to broader society because we are all social beings and our deepest seated need is to give back which happens only once we have mastered our own demons.

The law of resonance says, "YOU DON’T ATTRACT WHAT YOU NEED, YOU ATTRACT WHAT YOU BECOME."

Most people think behaviour change is about changing your behaviour – IT’S NOT!

Because – can I let you in on a SECRET? You have to LEAN IN for this bit.... Our BEHAVIOUR is already predetermined by our VALUES and BELIEFS!

This is where the gold is, the point of difference and now you know the secret. It's all about who you are BEing. So now I encourage you to print off the worksheet and dig deep, prioritise yourself for 1 hours and map out how your life can and will be even more EPIC!

For you MUST engage in your own rescue! No one is going to do it for you, and if not now, when?!

If you have enjoyed reading this article and would like to learn more about what drives your current results and may be holding you back from achieving the next level of greatness contact me for your COMPLIMENTARY Meta DynamicsTM thinking styles assessment on 0422 043 536 or at [email protected].