Thursday, May 28, 2009

Feeling Overwhelm--This is Good!

Over the past few weeks, I have been encountering an issue that has affected many of my coaching clients---overwhelm. Because of the state of businesses these days, individuals are feeling pressured and stressed. Overwhelm then kicks in--and there goes their performance downhill.

When I hear this, I say "Awesome!" This naturally shocks my clients into thinking that I have gone nuts. But, what I immediately say after is "What is it telling you?" Overwhelm is a condition that is caused by events. It is a cause-and-effect feeling. It is telling us that something is not right. The key is to find that thing that is not right.

It may caused by and ineffective process either internally to you or externally by the company. The key is to recognize the situation and correct it.

So the next time you feel overwhelmed say "Awesome!" You will be on your way to individual serenity.

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