"Your to-stop-doing list is exactly what it sounds like: a list of things you simply don’t want to do anymore. Think about the tasks that drain your energy without contributing to anything worthwhile.
There will always be tasks that drain your energy for outcomes you believe in — it takes a lot of energy to be a social worker, for example — but the to-stop-doing list is for tasks that bring you down without giving you joy or helping anyone else. Try to come up with at least 3-5 things you currently do that drain your time and keep your focus away from more important tasks.
There is a lot of power in being willing to walk away. No one can hold power over you as long as you’re willing to walk away."
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I can think of 3 things that I really want to stop. I want to stop obsessing over my weight loss and just let it happen. I want to be able to stop focusing on what I don't have and be thankful for what I do have. Most importantly, I want to stop wasting my own time, and read more.
ReplyDeleteI want to stop being impatient about changing careers. I'm soooooo impatient. I want everything to happen right away. This excerpt is helping me think in terms of what I can give up in order to make more time for my endeavors. Most of what I'm coming up with has to do with my current 9 to 5. Can't give that up just yet! LOL.
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