There is a central theme running through the information being put out by the media and marketers alike. Now after hearing it over and over it’s being repeated as if it’s true and believed by many of the people who these messages are directed at.
The sky is not falling. Although this newly emerging marketplace has many awakening entrepreneurs looking at their lives and the way they do business with a new critical eye, it’s a good thing.
The conclusion many people are reaching as they become a little more introspective is they feel like they are falling behind in at least one area of their life, some in their life in general.
Social media has stepped up the game from the feeling of being behind that came along with the Blackberry. Now you not only are expected to be available 24/7, but you have to interact with thousands several times a day or you are left in the dust! How do you handle the pressure to be everywhere all the time and differentiate what your really want to spend your time on?
The question really is, “How do I continue to grow and change with the new information I’m receiving without feeling overwhelmed?” Maybe a better question would be, “How do I implement what I’m learning when I’m already so busy?”
The first question I ask people in this situation is, “What are you busy doing? In other words, how much of your time is spent in activities that are moving you closer to your desired end result?”
Many times when you get a link to something on Twitter or you listen to a teleseminar or go through a home study course, you are hearing information you have heard before and have forgotten about.
How does it make you feel? More falling behind?
Do you wonder where you would be now if you had taken action last time you heard this information? More pressure to move faster?
Could that be the catalyst for your feeling of overwhelm and the sense you are falling behind?
Don’t beat yourself up. You’re in a place now where you recognize the information is valuable to you and it’s time to implement it. You’ve probably learned a lot since the last time you heard the information and now you are prepared to put it into use. See, you are moving ahead!
Here are 5 tips for moving ahead rather than feeling you are falling behind:
1. Keep a list of how you are spending your time for at least three days and see where there are things that aren’t moving you forward. If they aren’t moving you forward, why are you doing them? Delegate or remove them.
2. Make a written list of what constructive steps you will implement in that newly freed up time.
3. Write out the action steps you need to take to implement them now.
4. Create a time line for their implementation and put it dates for each action step on your calendar.
5. Write down what the benefit will be to your life or your business once you have fully implemented this information. Put this in a place where you see it frequently during the day to remind you why you are doing the things you do. This will keep you from getting off track.
If you don’t know where to start, the first thing I would suggest is that you attend Empowered Women’s Business Summit in Las Vegas. And I’n mot just suggesting it because it’s my event.
Most people report that being in the moment at a live event is not only the way they learn best, it’s the most productive use of their time as far as getting things created and then implemented immediately. And that’s what gets you out of overwhelm and allows you to release the feeling of being behind…because you actually are now moving ahead!
Until next week, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Just comment on this post on my blog.
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Lynn Pierce, the Success Architect, has taught people how to combine business and personal development to reach the pinnacle of success and live the life of their dreams for over 25 years. In addition, she is also the founder of one of the most exciting annual events for women entrepreneurs, “Empowered Women’s Business Summit”. Now she shares her keys to success and life mastery with you. You can get the first five lessons of “Change One Thing, Change Your Life: A Personal Transformation System”
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