Ladies - it's not selfish to create a BIG vision for yourself and your life.....
Kim Raaijmakers
Shatter the Glass Ceiling: Women Leaders: Become A Sought-After Leader, Master High Impact Leadership & Develop Your Strategic Edge | RING THE BELL ??
"It is hard to figure out what I really want? I have spent a lot of years putting everyone else’s needs and wants ahead of my own. I don’t even know what I would want to do."
This is a comment I hear often from my clients as they go to create clarity around their vision and their why. All these women are caring, empathetic and wonderful human beings. Only each in her own way has gotten into a habit of giving and putting others first.
Some of this is due to societal expectations, sometimes this is due to how she was raised or because of how she sees and obtains her self-worth.
When you have spent so long putting others first, when confronted with the question of “What do YOU want in your life and career?” can feel like an impossible question.
Flight attendants have it right:
What if by filling your own cup first, creating the vision you dream of; you step up as a leader in both your career and life? What if being that leader gives you the capacity to give even more?
Create a vision so big and bold that it scares you. You want your vision to seem like it is just out of reach.
Why you may ask?
Your vision should inspire you, should create the space for you to take risks. Coupled with being clear on your why, you become unstoppable in what you can achieve, taking actions towards your vision – even when you don’t feel like it.
And make it selfish - your brain seeks pleasure so your vision needs to be selfish to get your brain fired up too!
Know that you are worth it. A bigger vision will enhance all those wonderful characteristics you already possess, creating a bigger impact for you, your family and in your community.
So what is getting in your way from creating your big vision and uncovering your why?
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Kim Raaijmakers
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Chartered Coaching Psychologist
3 年I completely love the idea of creating a vision so big and bold it scares you - yessss to that! What a great and inspiring article Kim.
Computer Software Professional
3 年Doing! Hard when on ones own! Big dreams! Good evening! You have a great evening and week keep safe and well strong with all your friends and family.
I help women over 50 currently not enjoying their work or life to find clarity in what’s stopping them and focus on ‘what lights them up’ for their best choices ahead. I do this through 1:1 coaching online
3 年I really enjoy reading your powerful posts . Full of insights and wise steps to take.
The natural coach for expats and international teachers who seek to connect with ever changing community, work place and culture.
3 年Love it! Stretch yourself and dream big, so that you get inspired by this future version of you which will be pulling you and set you into action mode! I do recommend you use Kim as your coach to get max clarity and max efficiency along the way!
Technical Lead | Cloud Migration | Service Transition
3 年Great article on such an important topic Kim. Love the bit about thinking big and bold when creating our vision!