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As a coach, I often hear my clients talk about things that they really want to
do or be. Uncovering our dreams is the first step that enables us to
authentically use the language of "I want" as opposed to "I need." That is an
accomplishment in itself.
But once we begin using language that includes what we want to have or
be, we can sometimes fall into that "stuck" place once again.
Everyday conversations about the things we
want in life can be exhilarating if we're moving in the right direction. If we feel halted
or overwhelmed in getting started, however, our "I want" language loses some of its
powerful energy and can even become blurry to the point where we're back at step #1 and
asking ourselves, "What is it that I really want?"
We can often thank our Gremlin, otherwise known as our negative inner voice, for
this confusion.
So how do we get rolling again? Begin immediately by using these two simple
words: "I am!" in place of "I want." Here's an example:
For some time, I've dreamed of having a small home in a location where the
climate is tropical year-round. Quietly, this dream waited unnoticed, buried in
my heart up until several years ago, when I began talking about my desire. This
was getting to the "I want" phase.
Logistically, of course, this dream seemed far from reach. But when I changed my
internal and external language from "I want" to "I am," I became quickly
reenergized to make unique and creative forward movement toward my dream. Since
changing my language from "I want" to "I am," I've also started noticing
opportunities and possibilities that I didn't see before, that are launching me
– one step at a time -- closer to my dream.
Coaching Inquiries: Where can you apply the language of "I am"? Are you feeling
stuck in pursuing something you want? How does saying "I am" as opposed to "I
want" change what you notice? What impact does saying "I am" have on your
energy?
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May you be filled with goodness, peace, and joy.
Christina Lombardo Ray, PCC, CPCC (Christina@LifeTrekCoaching.com)
LifeTrek Coaching International
Columbus, OH
U.S.A.
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