But Should You Really?

Here we go...another phrase that needs to be kicked to the curb. 

“WeIl... should.”  

I should be working 60 hours a week 

or

I should wake up at 4AM like the author of that book I just read

or

I should take out a ridiculous loan because someone told me to get my doctorate because it would give me more credibility. 

What are the things that are eating away at you right now, taking up all that space in your brain? What are those things that you think you “should be” doing....those things that aren't necessarily necessary, that are actually oppressing you more than giving you freedom to work better? Ugh, I'm getting heavy just thinking about this.  

One thing that points to a healthy professional is someone who can consider the validity of an "I should" option and take decisive action.  

Sometimes, you should do the thing...you should be to work on time, you should be treating everyone with respect, you should be financially responsible, but take that external pressure you're feeling and ask yourself if you didn't do it, what would that look like?  

Will you still be able to work well? Will you still achieve what you'd like to achieve?  We are gifted with so many options.  Be sure you're choosing the ones that are right..for...you. Those are the things that will give you progress without the stress.  

Know someone who's feeling the pressure?  Send this to them today.

By: Laine Schmidt