SigmaU Blog
Rephrase it to Reclaim it!
When we think of big goals, we’re often excited when we first write them down. Then reality sets in and we start looking at what could go wrong, the skills we don’t have yet or the barriers that will stand in our way.
Often, the obstacles are self-imposed, created by our minds and given strength through our language. When we ask ourselves dis-empowering questions like, “How the heck am I going to reach this goal?”, we’re not setting ourselves up for success.
When we are careful with our language and how we construct questions, miracles happen!
Instead, ask yourself…
- “What is the best thing that could happen here?”
- “What would it take to reach this goal in half the time?”
- “Who can help me achieve my results even faster?”
- “How would I be thinking differently if the stakes were higher?”
Questions like this challenge the status quo. They make us think in broader and more creative terms, allowing for...
