Decide 2 Matter

The Loudspeaker

While listening to Debbie Ford at Hayhouseradio.com, she briefly asked listeners if there were things they said to themselves in the mirror, messages that are said to the self through a loudspeaker. I just want to expand on that. If everything we ever said out loud or to ourselves would be said over a loudspeaker, what would we talk about?

If you could put your deepest thoughts and desires on a billboard, what would you say? Do you want "I can't do this." or "I'm not an artist" on a billboard above your house? Do you want "too fat" or "not handsome enough" put on a button you wear all the time?

Think about what you say to yourself. If those negative thoughts were said loudly, I think we'd all realize how much they impact ourselves and those around us.

So, instead, let the positive shine through. Look in the mirror and say, "I love you. You rock." I did that one day. Honest! I really did that. It felt so silly at first, but now when I look in the mirror I think "hey good lookin'!"

Or, I dare you to yell in your house or in your car "I'm awesome! I rock!" or whatever positive exclamation that works for you. Change what is said on that external and internal loudspeaker.

The Job Loop

Are you stuck in the Job Loop? The Job Loop is a mind set that keeps you stuck doing things only if they further your career or get you more money. Yes, we all need to pay the bills, but if you are ever going to start doing what you enjoy, you need to forget about making a living.

Obviously if you are not employed, you have other things to worry about. But, if you have skills and can hold down a job, then focus on the fun!!! Get out of the Job Loop.

When you decide2matter, you will likely want to make a career change. There are tons of surveys out there that claim around 98% of us aren't happy at our jobs. How sad is that? So, of course we dream of doing something different. You would love to be that 2% living your dreams. However, most of those dreams stop short because we worry about making money doing what we love. Yet if you constrict yourself to only what you *think* will succeed and make money, you are severely limiting yourself all together.

You have no idea what is in store for you. You cannot even imagine ALL of the wonderful opportunities that will come you way. And most importantly you will never discover new avenues if you put away a dream because it won't "pay the bills".

Are you stuck in The Job Loop? Do you only look into things that will further your career? When was the last time you did something just for the fun of it? Are you married to your job? your career?

If so, you may be stuck in the Job Loop. I'll write tomorrow about ways to escape The Job Loop.