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Kids off to college!
My clients are changing careers, managing large teams through murky corporate restructuring, contemplating retirement, supporting their own businesses, and starting new jobs. People are approaching weddings, family drama, and children leaving home for college. As you've probably heard and felt yourself, it's a lot.
What do all these things have in common? They make you uncomfortable.
Most of these changes are good things… eventually. The road to get there is paved with uncertainty which can lead to fear, powerlessness, and the urge to do something.
Doing something to stave off discomfort leads to these kinds of choices:
- over-performing
- drinking
- drama and conflict
- avoiding
- denial
Let's just say, these aren't the most effective choices and each one carries its own undesirable consequences. You have another option when you feel uncomfortable.
Stay
This doesn't mean stick around in a bad situation. Stay means remain alert, keep going, pay attention, know you can live with your discomfort, and trust yourself to know when it's time to act.
Just stay
It's simple. Easy. Costs nothing.
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