Friday, 20 April 2012

When to quit..



It is hard knowing when to give up. Giving up too soon can seem defeatist but clinging on to a relationship/ job/ habit can be damaging. Wasting energy on things that no longer serve us can ultimately lead to illness and in extreme cases death. Sometimes becoming seriously ill is a shortcut to making the changes we don’t have the courage to make or being given the sack can then free us to do something else without us actively having to make a choice. 

Where the choice isn’t ‘our fault’ no blame can be taken for making a poor choice, or wondering if the grass is greener on the other side of the fence. If suddenly we don’t have grass on our side of the fence, alternative options are always more welcome.
Giving something a go and deciding it is actually not for us can then help us to put the lid back on the box and file it away or tick it off the to do list. But how long should we give it before giving up.

 If you’ve got a sick feeling at the thought of doing it then you need to rethink. Fill your life with fabulous things and experiences that make your heart sing. Do those things you love. Not just as a treat but as part of everyday life. 

Make a point of prioritizing these things. Get people to help you do things around the house (or employ a cleaner) 

Write your urgent priority list down and delegate where you can. Then only do the urgent things unless you obviously have a non-urgent but very useful job that would free you up later to do something more worthwhile.

Close any energy gaps in your life. If you’re constantly thinking about it, deal with it , either take action, find a solution or deactivate it by writing a list to be dealt with at a set later time. Or find a friend who has expertise or experience to deal with it.

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