Sleep On It; It’ll All Look Better In The Morning

I grew up hearing this maxim. And I’ve generally tried to remember it in times of stress or trouble. And it usually works.

But sometimes it takes a week of mornings.

The wisdom is not so much waiting till after a good night’s sleep. It more the premise of holding off making any decisions when things look bleak, when you’re discouraged, when failure hits.

This past week I experienced a major disappointment about something I had my hopes up high about. I didn’t know how to respond, or even if I should respond. I’ve learned that when I’m uncertain of my next step, my next step is to wait until l am certain.

Slowly throughout the week, things became clearer. I was able to figure out what I needed next before deciding. A good friend helped me think through things and we both allowed ourselves to sit in the uncomfortable space of uncertainty for a few days.

And clarity did emerge, and things do look better this morning as I’m writing this.

Try this ONE thing

It’s one of the hardest things to do but it’s also the best thing to do…let it be for a bit and see how it looks in the morning.

Want to experience coaching? I like to start with a deep, get-to-know-you conversation to see if we are right for each other. Sometimes we talk for one or two hours at no charge. I have no goal except to bring about transformation. Together we work on the lies, the self-deception, the fears of the power you perceive to be outside yourself. We work on your difficulties in making decisions and your inability thus far to make bold choices in life and to follow through and trust yourself completely to do so.

The irony for some people is that the very thing that they want the coaching for (an indecisive, half-hearted life) is what’s keeping them from deciding whether to get coaching.

When you’re ready, reach out @ karen.laidlaw.theONEthing@outlook.com. Meanwhile, enjoy the blog!