Julie was recently given the opportunity to play a lead role on a big project. She admitted that even with the success she experienced in her career this project was a bit intimidating. It was bigger than anything she worked on before, she was the most junior person on the team, and the client was high profile.
Why do certain tasks make it to the top of your ‘to-do’ list? What makes them important enough to deserve your time, energy and focus?
For me, it’s deciding that the task is important and I am clear about what the benefits are for me in making it a priority.
Do you ever struggle with not feeling good enough? You begin to question your own abilities by comparing yourself to others and downplaying your assets. You look around at your peers and feel like ‘they’ have it all figured out.
It could be that you’re deciding to accept that ideal job with a long commute OR debating if you should go sightseeing on vacation in the rain.
When deciding, to do or not to do, thoughts are typically focused on what might happen or what you’re not going to like about it. The final decision affects both the experience you have and the perception you create for your brand.
