Manage Disruptors.

In this blog post, we will discuss disruptors and how to manage them so you can continue to make progress in your goals. Usually around the end of January, disruptors begin to kick in and derail my nicely laid-out plans, aspirations, and goals for the new year. What we call disruptors are actually life happenings. The different aspects of our lives come to us all at once and are never convenient. When disruptors mix up our plans, we feel off-balance and discouraged. Below are some ideas to manage disruptors and make the most of the opportunities they create.

Plan with your whole life in mind:

One of the biggest disruptors in our lives is caused by planning in isolation of the different areas of our lives and responsibilities. For example, you plan to exercise every day at the local gym without considering a job that demands flexibility in your time. Or you aspire to read a book a week, not taking into account between family, commitments and work, you effectively only have 20 minutes a day for reading. To manage this, think of all the big role players in your life, for example, God, family, work, etc. and then craft goals according to the reality of your life. You may instead read a book a quarter instead of a book a week; that is still four books a year.  

Consistency is key:

Another way to manage disruptors is to be consistent with what matters most. For me, this would include time with God and time with my wife. I know that if I can be consistent with what matters then there will be enough stability to help me navigate the unknown. The key to consistency I have found is focusing on the things we take for granted, with my wife it would be a kiss every time we greet to go somewhere.

Foster a growth mindset:

Being focused on growth instead of the status quo will keep you relevant and flexible to deal with disruptors in life. Think of it like this, if you are not growing you are stagnant. Learning from nature stagnant water is normally dead and toxic. The key is to grow in small but consistent increments.

Coach U:

Which of your plans need some adjustment to make sense within the other aspects of your life?

Where can you be more consistent with what matters in your life?

What is one area you can grow in this month?

PS. I know that the start of the year may feel overwhelming and complex. Consider contacting me (0790842141) about a coaching series of 4 sessions, R300 per session over two months, to assist you breaking down the complex, establishing healthy structure, as well as working on your inner narrative.

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