{"id":71,"date":"2019-09-13T06:35:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-13T06:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cp2.therasoftclients.com\/TSBLOGTT\/?p=71"},"modified":"2021-11-25T07:21:31","modified_gmt":"2021-11-25T07:21:31","slug":"let-go-of-old-ways-of-being","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uscp10.therasoft.com\/TSBLOGTT\/let-go-of-old-ways-of-being\/","title":{"rendered":"Let Go of Old Ways of Being"},"content":{"rendered":"

What Holds You Back Professionally? Let It Go<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Have you \u201calways\u201d had a fear of public speaking, \u201calways\u201d been late, or \u201calways\u201d had other habits that you feel hold you back professionally?<\/p>\n

Did you know that many of these issues can often be changed rather quickly if you realize they are not permanent physical features but simply the product of old cognitive habits?<\/p>\n

Realizing that you don\u2019t have<\/i> to continue being a certain way \u201cjust because that\u2019s always how it\u2019s been\u201d is a very liberating experience.<\/p>\n

Many people are afraid to declare intentions to change because they\u2019re afraid of failing. But refusing to believe in your ability to change practically guarantees you\u2019ll stay stuck in the old habits.<\/p>\n

If you really want to change old habits that you feel have been holding you back, follow these steps:<\/p>\n

1. Name two to three changes that you\u2019d really like to make <\/span><\/strong>at work, and then choose to start with the one that feels the most manageable.<\/p>\n

2. Choose a small way to demonstrate a commitment to making that change<\/strong>. For example, you might decide to be on time for a particular weekly meeting from now on or speak up at least once during that weekly meeting.<\/p>\n

3. Brainstorm practical steps you can take to help you make the change<\/strong>. You can read a book on the subject, write reminders in your calendar, see a coach, or take a Toastmasters class, for example. Do whatever you need to do to keep your focus and take back your right to be in charge of your own behavior.<\/p>\n

The beauty of taking action to improve yourself in the context of professional goals is that oftentimes, the costs associated with your efforts are even tax-deductible. If you\u2019re trying to keep costs low, consider asking a friend to have a weekly accountability call with you so you can get free support in your efforts. With consistency and practice, you\u2019ll be on your way to undoing those old habits and replacing them with ones that serve you better.<\/p>\n

What habits do <\/span><\/i>you <\/span>wish you could change? Tweet me @DrChloe_<\/a>, and I\u2019ll give you my advice.<\/em><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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