Some call it burn out, others call it passion fatigue.
Regardless of what you call it, if you are not aware of the signs you and your dreams will be on a
downward spiral. This week I encourage you to check your vital signs and make
sure your heart is still in the race.
Are you motivated? Regardless of where you are in
the process are you still excited about your goal? Are you still looking
forward to the end even if you are not a fan of the current means?
Are you engaged? Not the put a ring on it engaged,
but the actively present and involved engaged.
Are you aware of what was done, is getting done, and needs to be done? Are you working with your team if you have
one, or just waiting for updates so you can give a quick nod of approval or
blame others for what wasn’t done?
Have you gone from proactive to reactive? Everyone
has a crazy day or long week where staying on top of things let alone ahead of
things to reach your goals can be difficult. When a long or crazy day becomes
consecutive days and weeks, and you find yourself waiting for the next offer or
disappointment so you can then decide what to do, that’s a problem. Deciding to live on a reactive default is
definitely a sign of feeling out of control and doubting your ability to regain
control.
Is productivity down while procrastination is up?
Have you noticed a decrease in your ability to consistently be productive? Do you find that your to do list is not
becoming a to done list? Often people procrastinate when they are overwhelmed,
anxious, or afraid. These feelings can become so intense they hinder you from
progressing toward a goal. Not making progress can lead to feelings of defeat
and wanting to throw in the towel.
If you are answering yes to these questions, you and your
dreams may be getting ready to flat line.
So how do you avoid having to call for a crash cart?
Go for a check up!
Check up on:
Your vision: Has your vision changed or need to be
revised given newly acquired skills, interests, exposure and partnerships? If
it hasn’t (and that’s okay) check and make sure that what you are doing is
reflective of the vision. If it’s not, stop and align yourself accordingly.
Your team: What’s communication and accountability
looking like? If your team is not acting like a team you need to sit down and
figure out how to make it work. Don’t be afraid of feedback and don’t be afraid
to offer constructive criticism. If players need new positions then assign them.
If they need a new team let them know they are a “phree agent”.
Your skills: The only constant in life is change.
With that said, you do yourself and your dream an injustice not to make sure
you are changing accordingly. Make sure you are staying up on not only the
newest and latest, but the best. Research is not only for when you first embark
on starting a business, choosing a college, or considering relocating. Research
is a continual process, so make sure you keep doing it.
Your priorities: What exactly is important to you?
I believe people always do what they want or do for what they want. That said,
how you spend your resources (time, money, energy, etc.) is indicative of what
is a priority to you. The larger the gap between the reality of what your
priorities are (how you spend your resources) and what you say they are, the
more difficult it will be for you to achieve anything.
So reader, don’t flat line on me. Love your dreams enough to
go for a check up and reach your goals!
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