If you were to examine the things that you say and do in your life and were to think about them in terms of a novel, what story are you telling?
Is your story a mystery? Do you say things like “I don’t know what to do next?” “What in the world are they talking about?” “I have no direction.” “I have so many things to do I don’t know where to start.” When you talk about your past are the words you choose: “I don’t know why they did that?” “Why do things like that always happen to me?” Does there seem to be more questions than answers?
Is it an adventure, using words like, “I can’t wait to see what will happen?” “I am right in the middle of a leap of faith.” “It was a challenging experience and yet I learned so much.” “I don’t know what it is going to look like, but here I go.” Do you embrace change and look forward with anticipation to what lies ahead?
Perhaps your story is a thriller. More often than not you find yourself anxious and scared saying things like “I am sure it will not turn out well.” Why can’t things just stay the way they are?” “I know they are all against me.” “No good deed goes unpunished.” Do you find yourself frequently waiting for the other shoe to drop or the boogie man to jump out?
When we talk we paint a picture not only to others but to ourselves and in our words we tell our story of not only what has happened but in a large part about where we are going. Think about what you say. Is your story one that would inspire or depress? Are you the heroine / hero or are you the victim? Is it a story of facing obstacles or over coming them? If you are not telling the story you want. Start a new novel .
Coaching can assist you in writing the story you want. Call me for a free phone consultation to see if coaching is a fit for you.