Taking (inspired) action

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Do you get caught up in the business of doing what should be done? I know I do and it generally doesn’t work. If it doesn’t make sense to me, I am uninspired, I procrastinate and no action gets taken; definitely not my desired outcome! What does work for me is taking inspired action – action that inspires me, that moves me forward, and takes me to where I want to go, even if it goes against what everyone says.

Inspired action can appear the opposite to what’s been prescribed and yet it’s the one action that needs to be taken. When you take inspired action:

  • There is no procrastination
  • Massive action is taken, even without thinking
  • The hours spent learning and doing are productive, satisfying both the curiosity and the creative urges within
  • Focus is sharp, and time seems to fly by
  • You have more energy and being tired is a “good tired”
  • Long hours, late nights and outcomes beyond expectation inspire more action
  • (all those things you’ve been told you should do seem to happen effortlessly & easily).

When I first began housesitting I was told I should not be wasting my time trawling through housesit websites. Despite this I continued and I learned about:

  • Numbers – how many I applied for vs how many got
  • Templates & systems – a cut and paste template, a methodical process, and an easy to retrieve storage system
  • Time management – My systems helped me be timely, efficient and effective
  • Forward planning
  • Interview techniques – putting myself across in a good light, how to sell my value and the benefits
  • Asking for what I want and communicating more effectively
  • Networking for support, for referrals and for return customers

Inspired action becomes a win-win. Sure, you’ll upset some people and you’ll get some judgement but what you get is what you want, making the difference you want to make and often with the side effect of making a difference where you least expected.

Feeling uninspired to take the action you’ve been told you should take? Contact me to find out how partnering with a life coach can help you take inspired action that supports & motivates you to create what you want.