A few months ago I attended a very inspiring International Womens Workshop in Copenhagen, Denmark. I was thinking of entering this competition they arranged, which is quite unusual of me. In a split of a second I heard this voice inside of my head saying; "Come on you never win anything! Don't bother, why would you win? Imagine how many people enter the competition, you will not stand a chance!" Ever heard little voices like these stopping you from following your initial thought, and making you take a step back? I have.
I've said it many times, yet I can't emphasize it enough - please, please TRUST YOUR GUT FEELING! Your intuition is speaking to you all the time.
I simply disregarded the "doubter" and decided that I wanted to give it a go anyway. I set my goal and promised myself that if I was to enter the competition, I wanted to win. I made a mental picture of how I would feel having won - the picture I saw in front of me felt very vivid and real. I said a silent Thank You and continued working. Unfortunately I had to leave the workshop early, so I never saw the price ceremony. On Monday, upon my return there was a package on my table. I knew instantly what it was...YES!! I had won! I had won!!! Now, do you understand the power of your intuition?
The book I won is called What Happy Working Mothers Know written by Cathy L. Greenberg and Barrett S. Avigdor. The book couldn't have arrived at a better time. Being a mother to a lovely 3 year old boy and having a career at the same time has its challenges. It's an everyday puzzle to get the practicalities together, however, I feel privileged and grateful for every day.
What Happy Working Mothers Know is a book for any woman (or a man) who is keen to learn more about positive psychology that can lead to a healthy and happy working/life balance. But it is also a very practical book for anyone who's struggling with guilt, finding time for family, friends, exercise, you name it, at the same time as you pursue a career. Do not let the title mislead you...this book is for anyone who wants more happiness in life.
Next time you hear voices that discourage you, please stop for a moment and reflect on it. What is your internal GPS trying to tell you? The more you listen and practice the easier you will recognize the guidance.
Have a great summer!
I've said it many times, yet I can't emphasize it enough - please, please TRUST YOUR GUT FEELING! Your intuition is speaking to you all the time.
I simply disregarded the "doubter" and decided that I wanted to give it a go anyway. I set my goal and promised myself that if I was to enter the competition, I wanted to win. I made a mental picture of how I would feel having won - the picture I saw in front of me felt very vivid and real. I said a silent Thank You and continued working. Unfortunately I had to leave the workshop early, so I never saw the price ceremony. On Monday, upon my return there was a package on my table. I knew instantly what it was...YES!! I had won! I had won!!! Now, do you understand the power of your intuition?
The book I won is called What Happy Working Mothers Know written by Cathy L. Greenberg and Barrett S. Avigdor. The book couldn't have arrived at a better time. Being a mother to a lovely 3 year old boy and having a career at the same time has its challenges. It's an everyday puzzle to get the practicalities together, however, I feel privileged and grateful for every day.
What Happy Working Mothers Know is a book for any woman (or a man) who is keen to learn more about positive psychology that can lead to a healthy and happy working/life balance. But it is also a very practical book for anyone who's struggling with guilt, finding time for family, friends, exercise, you name it, at the same time as you pursue a career. Do not let the title mislead you...this book is for anyone who wants more happiness in life.
Next time you hear voices that discourage you, please stop for a moment and reflect on it. What is your internal GPS trying to tell you? The more you listen and practice the easier you will recognize the guidance.
Have a great summer!
