Here’s the homework with a few notes that explain why I asked what I asked and how it can help you with your client sessions and self-work.
1. PROBLEM: Think about a recent time you avoided taking action to make your business dreams happen. What did you think, feel, and believe that kept you from taking action? Write your answer by hand and don't censor your thoughts. Just let the words flow, knowing you're about to be done feeling like this forever
2. Stand up. Stretch. Imagine shaking off the energy you felt when you wrote the above answer. Then sit in a different spot and answer the next question.
3. SOLUTION: Imagine you're walking down the street and stub your toe on a golden object. You look closer and realize it's an ancient lamp. You rub the lamp and a genie appears. It's a business genie that will let you accomplish all your business goals. What do you ask for? Write your answer by hand and please dream big.
4. Look back at your answer to #1.
Circle feeling words like "discouraged" or "overwhelmed".
Circle limiting beliefs like "I need another certification" or "I need to wait till I have all the right equipment" or "I don't have anything original to say". These can be limiting beliefs even if they seem true.
5. Imagine that the genie will let you replace those negative feelings and limiting beliefs with something positive and inspiring. Write down how you would LIKE to feel when those limitations are a thing of the past.
REMEMBER: You create what you narrate.
6. ALTER EGO: Write down a time when you have felt those positive feelings in some other area of your life. If that's tricky, write down the name of a person who does feel those things. It can even be a fictional character like Batman or Wonder Woman. Who would be really really good at accomplishing this business dream?
NOTE: This is who you can imagine being when you’re problem-solving for your business. Remember, you’re not faking or pretending. You’re unlocking those attributes within yourself.
