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Happy New Year, reader!
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Here we are, at the start of a fresh, new year. I hope you had an enjoyable Christmas and New Year, and had a bit of a break to rest and restore your energy.
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Did you make some New Year resolutions?
Once upon a time, I used to make New Year resolutions, and failed miserably almost every time. I'm not alone - apparently most people who make resolutions have given up on them by January 19th!
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Now, I don't make resolutions, but I do choose a "theme" each year, and return to it regularly to ensure that I'm making decisions, taking action, and working changes that are consistent with it.
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Why are we more likely to do something like this at the start of the year? It turns out, because of the way our minds work, beginnings are a great time for us to make changes. And there are 86 days this year when it will be easier for you to kick off lasting change. It's not woo-woo, it's science!
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The 86 Days In 2022 When You Can Create Lasting Change
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Why do people make New Year resolutions? After all, 1st January is a day just like any other day in the calendar, right? Or is it? The New Year resolution approach to lasting change (and why it doesn't work) Depending on who you listen to, between 25% and 75% of the population will make New Year resolutions. Very few of …
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For a limited time, I'm offering a discounted strengths coaching programme, and I want you to grab it before it's gone!
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Known as Kickstart Your Strengths, this 1:1 strengths-discovery and coaching programme is perfect if you want to:
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- identify and grow your strengths,
- pursue your dreams,
- get great results, and
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If that sounds like you, book your free, 30-minute discovery call using the button below.
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What do you take (or avoid) responsibility for?
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The following graphic really hits home for me every time I look at it. It's a solid reminder to take a moment and work out what I'm trying to take (or avoid!) responsibility for.
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Sometimes, I try to take responsibility for what's in the outer circle, contorting myself to try to avoid someone else feeling unhappy or uncomfortable. It never works out well for me, but I still occasionally find myself attempting the impossible!
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And sometimes, I try to avoid responsibility for what's in my inner circle. The blame mindset creeps in: "So and so made me sad/mad/late". Or I play the victim, not even attempting to take reasonable, relevant action, but then wasting time and energy complaining about the undesirable outcome of my inaction.
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So, what do you take (or avoid) responsibility for? Which circle is it in? While there are many things you can't control, and are not responsible for, you are still the most powerful person in your life.
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- the choices you make,
- which thoughts you entertain,
- the relationships you nurture,
- which words you say,
- the actions you will take.
If you're ready to step up and take full responsibility for what's in your inner circle, working with a coach can seriously accelerate your progress. A great coach asks beautiful questions, supports you as you sort through your options, challenges you to raise your expectations of yourself, holds you accountable to your commitments, and celebrates your wins as though they are their own.
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To find out if coaching is right for you, book your free, 30-minute discovery call with me. We'll chat about what's important to you, the challenges you are facing, and how working together will unleash your inner genius.
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Recent articles
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I regularly write posts and articles to give you tools, tips, and strategies to make the "human stuff" a bit easier. They range from ways to increase your self-awareness and self-compassion through to ideas about how to make work "work" better for everyone.
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Check out some of my latest articles below, or head over to my blog to look through the back-catalogue.
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This morning, as I sat outside with my coffee admiring my summer flowers, I realised that gardening is a great metaphor for working with strengths. There are so many different elements to consider as you plan and care for your garden. And the way you understand and work with each element contributes to the outcome you get. When you line …
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Life tends to serve me up metaphors at every turn - and the last day of 2021 gave me a fantastic object lesson in my attitude towards mistakes. The Great Pizza Disaster of 2021 My lovely partner bought me a pizza stone for Christmas. I already had one, but wanted another so we could cook two pizzas at once - …
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Why do people make New Year resolutions? After all, 1st January is a day just like any other day in the calendar, right? Or is it? The New Year resolution approach to lasting change (and why it doesn't work) Depending on who you listen to, between 25% and 75% of the population will make New Year resolutions. Very few of …
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reader, join me for a virtual coffee ☕
I enjoy getting to know people and learning about their life, work, and thoughts about the world. And I'd love to do that with you - so let's meet for a virtual coffee!
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It's easy to set up a time with me - just click the button below, find a time that suits, and my booking system will lock it into our diaries.
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I look forward to talking to you soon!
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Quote:
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You can’t escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today
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Abraham Lincoln
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Did you enjoy reading this newsletter? If so, I'd love for you to share it with someone else who might like it. If not, I'd love to hear how you think it can be improved. Drop me a line at daria@dariawilliamson.com
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