That's what Arianna Huffington's mother would
say to her daughter when she was caught up and complaining about a situation in
her life.
You've got the control, just change the
channel - that was her advice. And likely we all know this, but we
don't. Perhaps because as women we are pleasers, and we want to be
liked, or maybe we are scared of the outcome if we say no.
Yet deep down we know that we should just
quit while we are ahead, instead of working so hard to make the impossible,
possible.
I remember years ago getting into a volunteer
role where I was flattered to be asked. My ego driven decision to say yes, when
I should have known better, but I rationalized this was a career-affirming
move, so I took it on. Only to regret it later.
Who's in charge for the remote in your
household. Often it is the guys, so we end up watching sports, or worse,
flipping from one channel to the next, never getting involved deeply in
anything. Sound familiar?
Do you ever wonder what would happen if you
actually chose what you want to watch or more importantly, what you want to do.
It is often hard to extricate yourself too.
If you could change the channel - what would
you get rid of? What would you take out from your menu of
choices? Is it something at work, within the family or perhaps a
volunteer role? What’s the worst that could happen if you did? And more positively, what would you gain if
you did?
It’s a new year. Wipe the slate clean. Listen to your gut
instinct. Do what is best for you. Yes,
you. Even if you don’t want to do it for
yourself, think of how you are a role model for your daughters. There.
Now it is easier to let go.
2 comments:
What a Great Blog! So many things to think about, reflect about and make NEW habits. I agree Anne, changing the Channel from time to time may be a Good habit for me to get into so I dont get locked into a "show"that has nothing to offer me to help me grow as a person.
THis blog really has me pausing to think!
This blog has got me pausing to think! What channels do I need to change? Am i watching the same old shows that are keeping stuck and not moving me forward to grow! Great Blog Anne!
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