Give it Time!
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PROJECT OF THE WEEK
Give it Time!
How often have you tried something new and then decided:
It's just too hard.
It's not working.
I don't like it.
It's not for me.
We forget how long it takes to feel comfortable with a new routine, a new system or a new skill.
It almost always takes longer than we expect.
It's ok to try things and then determine it's not right.
It's equally important to give something new a real chance.
Only you know how long that will take.
Getting Started
If you decide to learn how to play the guitar and are only taking lessons once a week, it realistically may take six months to make an enlightened decision.
If you are changing the format of your one-on-one meetings with employees, how many meetings do you need to both see and feel the impact of the changes.
If you decide to shift your work schedule, how long do you need to stick to it in order to know the true benefits and draw backs.
The girls recently started gymnastic on Saturdays. While there has been a lot excitement around it, there has also been some nerves. One of them has asked a few times is she can quit. Every week they go, and at the end of the class they both say how much fun they had.
Last week, after about three months of attending gymnastics on a weekly basis, they seemed to simply enjoy it. No nerves, just fun.
This was made me think about how long it often takes to feel comfortable with something new.
If it took three months to feel comfortable doing something new that the were excited about, how long would you expect it to take to feel comfortable doing something new that is hard.
In life, the achievements we often feel most proud of, are also hard!
Give yourself a REAL chance to succeed at something new!
Ready to Get Started?
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A Note from Happy Spaces
The goal is to add value to your life. If you think this project will add value:
Estimate how long you think it will take. I would recommend doubling the time you estimate.
Look at your calendar over the next week and pick a date and time to get started.
Make an appointment on your calendar for the estimated time.
If you estimate that completing this project will take longer than one hour, I recommend doing it over multiple days. This will support you in getting started!
Prior to starting this project, take a few minutes to make a step-by-step list of EVERY action you need to take to complete this project.
It's not all or nothing. You can choose to implement only the parts of this project that add value to your life.
An Accountability Partner can be a great support in following through on your goals and commitments.
We understand how challenging it can be to implement new habits and systems. For additional support please go to HappySpacesBySarah.com.
Creating a life you don't need a vacation from! ®
Sincerely,
Sarah Weingarten
Meet Sarah
Growing up as the oldest of nine siblings in Upstate New York, I learned to use organization to create sanity among the chaos. Today, I work together with individuals, families, and small businesses to create habits, systems, and spaces that support their needs, goals, and dreams. Clients often refer to our work together as "life-changing" and "better than decades of therapy". What I love most about my work is the lasting impact it has on real people's lives. Nothing makes me happier than hearing the many success stories of clients I have worked with.