Behind the Scenes - Week 31
Nugget of the Week
When we start to be intentional & choose to notice what we’re actually doing on automatic pilot, we have some decisions to make. What stays and what changes?
To flourish as an introvert doesn’t happen by accident. It requires us to be intentional in actively deciding our day-to-day routine and being conscious about our behaviour, as well our habits if we truly wish to liberate ourselves from a default auto-pilot life.
Taking note of our own actions, evaluating the impact of our choices, and ensuring they are in alignment with our authentic-self and our inner-purpose, feeds us the clarity we need.
When we operate from this place of self-awareness our choices are more intentional and in-sync with our values. It helps us decide if we need to let go of a habit, behaviour, possession, or person. This helps us grow and flourish with integrity, authenticity and confidence.
This Sh** Really Happened!
Recently, my PR Team noticed something odd and hence I attended the presentation of someone I had been in touch with and noticed that it felt flat and uninspiring. If the delivery style wasn’t monotonous and mechanical enough already, the content truly made it a challenge to stay awake – and I kid you not!
I rarely say something negative about anyone because I believe we are all different and we all have value to offer in our own unique way. But this chap had a fairly large following yet not much traction, and going by his delivery (content and style) I was surprised if not shocked, as to how he had this following yet next to nil engagement.
This all left me feeling a bit wobbly, (watch out – comparisonitis alert!) as I was left wondering how such a (dare I say) uninspiring individual could have such a large following, yet despite so many people constantly telling me how inspiring and helpful they find my content – I have a far, far smaller following.
Fortunately, an industry professional I personally know and trust explained to me, with evidence, that this chap has been buying the ‘views’ and ‘followers’, hence making himself appear more successful and in-demand than he really is.
I cannot tell you how disappointed I felt that people literally fake their success, and not because of impostor syndrome, but because they intentionally want to mislead people. But in the very same moment I felt relieved and was reminded of the compliments and thank you messages I receive both in-person and via emails and chats, telling me how my work has been impacting people’s professional and personal lives on the ground.
I felt immense gratitude to come out on the other side of my wobble with my integrity intact and confidence reignited.
Coming up, Buttercup!
Unfortunately, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking we’re not capable of making our next career move, shifting our priorities, or making significant life changes. I understand—a lifetime of feedback can leave us feeling ‘less than’ in some way.
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If you’re tired of thinking you can’t and ready to say ‘watch me’, it’s time to consider the Flip Your Limiting Beliefs course.
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