What's Holding You Back?

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Quiz Questions

1.
What's Your Get-Ready-for-Work Routine?
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- A.
  I get up extra early, so I have time to get my look "just right"
- B.
  I think it's fun to pull myself together spontaneously. I love never knowing who I am going to be from one day to the next.
- C.
  It's impossible to have a routine. Between the dog, my phone or my partner, something is always grabbing my attention.
- D.
  What's a routine? I start when I start. It's just a Zoom meeting.
- E.
  I want to look more put together for work but just can't seem to find the time to figure out how.
2.
This describes me...
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  I'm always overcommitted & think I can do everything, even if I later regret it or just no show.
- B.
  I'm kind of an impulse shopper, even if I don't really need something. There is always at least one box on my porch!
- C.
  I have so many dreams and goals for myself, but getting started on them is another story.
- D.
  I obsess about how amazing other women's lives and businesses look on social, but I just can't seem to pull it off.
- E.
  I just can't stay off my phone for more than 5 minutes. I swear I am addicted and have the worst FOMO.
- F.
  Someone is always texting me for help with something and it's almost impossible for me to say no.
3.
THIS is my biggest distraction
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  Technology
- B.
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  Entertainment
- C.
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  Food
- D.
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  Shopping
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  Business books, podcasts & courses
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  Successful Women
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  Other People's Problems
4.
When I run to the grocery store...
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  I bring a list and follow it, only buying what I planned to.
- B.
  I just pick up the stuff that I think I need from memory
- C.
  I bring a list but forget to look at it, and usually have to go back.
- D.
  I buy what I am craving at the moment.
- E.
  I usually skip the store and just get Uber Eats or Door Dash
- F.
  Whatever my partner/ family wants is what I buy.
5.
My friends describe me as
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- A.
  A late bloomer
- B.
  A techie
- C.
  A Netflix lover
- D.
  A shopaholic
- E.
  A little OCD
- F.
  A bestie
6.
Which image feels most like you?
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  A
- B.
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  B
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  C
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  D
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  E
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  F
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  G
7.
What I really need right now is...
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- A.
  A really loud alarm clock
- B.
  More motivation and drive
- C.
  Focus and direction
- D.
  Discipline and self-control
- E.
  Self Acceptance
- F.
  Better boundaries

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Time Blindness
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Running late, whether it's a little or a lot creates tons of stress and can cost you jobs and relationships. Even if you think you've 'tried them all', make a commitment to using a calendar / planner, whether it's digital or analog. Set a reminder on your phone, maybe two. And, don't ignore them. If you don't have a calendar, then get one now - not "someday" or "tomorrow." It's time to put those good intentions into action and stop letting people down, especially yourself.
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Distractibility
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Most entrepreneurs and creatives have so many ideas on their minds that they have a hard time staying focused. Distracted by social media, their environment, other people and even their own thoughts is a constant struggle. It's time to stop chasing so many rabbits! Learn to recognize what is stealing your attention so you can tame the ones that are holding you back. Creating boundaries means you get your most important stuff done.
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Impulsiveness
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Ordering or buying stuff impulsively instead of thoughtfully can become a real problem. Stop and pause for a moment before you click BUY by having a list of what you actually need before you open that app. And, don't think of it as limiting yourself, think of it as being more picky or selective. You will enjoy what you buy so much more and every purchase will be shame-free.
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Procrastination
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You mean to do it. You know you should. It's not even that big a deal, but you just keep putting it off. This pattern of waiting until the last minute is called procrastination. It's very habit-forming, stressful, and causes a lot of shame. The good news is that it's learned behavior and what is learned, can be unlearned. You don't need to wait until you feel more motivated to deal with your procrastination, because putting off something you can start doing now is the whole problem. Just identify the first step and take it. Taking action is habit-forming too.
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Perfectionism
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Other people may sing your praises, but nothing you ever do feels like it is quite good enough to you. One of the problems with perfectionism is comparing ourselves to others, so try comparing your abilities today to where they were a year ago. Since your internal set point isn't working very well, you can also just decide on an objective measure like an amount of time spent on a task or project, instead of waiting to feel that internal sense of approval. Dealing with perfectionism frees up so much energy and joy, so take the first step. It's worth it.
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People-Pleasing
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You are the kind of person that is always there for everyone and is known for being dependable and hard working. You really do try to set boundaries and limits on how much you do for others, but it's just so hard to let anyone down. It's becoming increasingly hard to focus on your own goals and sometimes you really do feel resentful, even though you do what is expected of you anyway. A great way to start unlearning the habit of people-pleasing is deciding for yourself what your limits will be and gaining some practice communicating them to others. Maybe a first step would be to tell that colleague who always asks you to help out that you really can't this time. No excuse, no apology. It is hard at first, but with practice, it gets easier and you gain time, energy and self respect in the process.

What's Holding You Back?

When you know what's stopping you, you can outsmart it.

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