One way that I assist my clients is to help them identify barriers to their success. Look around your space today. Does your space look the way it does because you:
- don’t have time to work on it? Why not?
- are avoiding something?
- are not be able to do clean & organize it perfectly, so why bother?
Perhaps there is another culprit lurking out there – your inner “Ursula.”
Remember her? That blue lady with multiple chins from The Little Mermaid? Many of us have a force, a voice, a negative energy in our lives. Maybe not in the form of direct criticism from another human being, but a presence that is there, telling us:
- “you can’t do it”
- “you could do it, but it will just be a mess again tomorrow”
- “don’t bother; it’s too much work.”
Well, it’s time to take a stand against Ursula! She is not needed in your life anymore. You are reading this, aren’t you? That means you are on a path to honesty, efficiency and, ultimately, success. Take a deep breath, close your eyes, and craft a narrative about where Ursula can go. Maybe she has a different name. What is her name? Maybe she’s a “he.” What kind of vehicle will she be leaving in? What is her final destination? What will you say to her when she leaves? What will you say to her if she comes back?
You are on a path to a more serene and efficient life. And you aren’t taking any stowaways!
Wonderful! Thanks for the insight/idea