Strategies To Handle Ego Issues in Your Life

2023-10-11 ~ adminlife

Cracking the Ego Code

Remember Dwight Schrute from The Office? His ego was as big as his beet farm. While it was hilarious on TV, in real life, an overblown ego can be as tricky as navigating a minefield. But don’t worry, I’ve got your back. Let’s take a look at some strategies to keep your ego in check and boost your personal prowess.

Confidence in your abilities to go after your goals can sometimes be difficult to find or keep.

It can sometimes take time to discover the confidence you have inside you. This can be especially true if you are trying something new.

I have a program that can help you to discover what is holding you back from achieving your goals as well as help you set an attainable goal related to where you are in your life and where you are trying to be.

This program also works with you to build up your confidence in being able to reach your goal.

You can find out more about this program at Confidology, a funny name but a serious program.

You can contact me to talk about this or any other aspect of confidence and success at michael@coachmichaelw.com

Visit the site and read through the program description.

Dealing with Your Ego:

Self-Awareness is Key: Ever tried to find a destination without a map? That’s what life is like without self-awareness. Get to know yourself better. Read up on psychology, reflect on your choices, and understand your motivations.
Listen Up: Don’t let your ego deafen you to valuable feedback. Drop your defences and listen. You might just learn something.
Take the Plunge: Comfort zones are cozy, but they can also be cages. Break free by taking calculated risks.
Run Your Own Race: Life isn’t a competition. Focus on outdoing your past self, not others.
Build True Confidence: Masking insecurities with arrogance is like putting a band-aid on a bullet wound. Be realistic about your strengths and limitations. Set meaningful goals and strive to reach them.
Lend a Hand: Don’t let your ego make you self-absorbed. Give back to your community and use your network to help others.

Dealing with Ego in Others:

Keep Your Cool: Remember, dealing with egoistic individuals isn’t personal. Try to see the humour in the situation.
Stick to Facts: Clear, direct communication is your best bet. Use precise language that conveys certainty.
Acknowledge Others: Show empathy by paraphrasing their words back to them. It shows you’re listening and that their message is getting through.
Ask for Help: Let others know you value their talents and skills. Cooperation is key to achieving team goals.
Validate, Don’t Validate: Show compassion without agreeing with their conduct.
Stand Your Ground: Don’t be a doormat. Stand up for your principles and set boundaries.
Choose Your Company Wisely: Spend time with those who respect you and energize you.

Remember, a big ego isn’t a sign of strength, but a mask for insecurity. A little humility can go a long way in making you more successful and popular. So, take control of your ego before it takes control of you. Let’s get to work!

To talk about any aspect of success or working with a Life Coach to help you to achieve success, you can book a 45-minute call by clicking on the blue button below.Don’t try to do all of this by yourself, ask and receive the guidance that can get you moving towards your own success.

Nothing happens until action is taken.

To your success.

Michael

P.S Don’t forget to visit Confidology to learn more about the program.

P.P.S if you want to find out more about my programs just check out the site Confidence and Life Coaching

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Conquering Self-Doubt

2023-08-14 ~ adminlife

Today, we’re going to look at that pesky little thing called self-doubt. Now, we’ve all been there, right? Feeling like we’re not good enough, second-guessing our abilities, and letting negativity creep into our minds. These moments of self-doubt can be quite a downer, affecting our mental health and self-esteem. But guess what? It’s time to put a stop to it!

Confidence in your abilities to go after your goals can sometimes be difficult to find or keep.

It can sometimes take time to discover the confidence you have inside you. This can be especially true if you are trying something new.

This program also works with you to build up your confidence in being able to reach your goal.

You can find out more about this program at Confidology, a funny name but a serious program.

You can contact me to talk about this or any other aspect of confidence and success at michael@coachmichaelw.com

Visit the site and read through the program description.

Let’s look at some practical strategies to kick self-doubt to the curb and reclaim our positive and productive selves!

Five Practical Strategies to Crush Self-Doubt

Revisit Your Goals: When you’re feeling low and confidence seems to be on a vacation, pull out your list of goals. Look at them closely.
- Break them down into short-term, mid-term, and long-term impacts.
- Reflect on what you’ve achieved so far and what’s left to conquer.
- Seeing tangible progress will give self-doubt a good kick in the pants and propel you towards your next challenge.
Celebrate Your Achievements: Let’s get something straight – every achievement, big or small, is a reason to celebrate.
- Grab your favourite beverage, sit down, and list out everything you’re proud of.
- Maybe it’s landing a big project at work or just managing to get out of bed on a rough day – they all count!
- This list is a powerful reminder of your worth and capabilities.
Indulge in Your Passions: Feeling doubtful? Time to dive into something you love.
- Whether it’s shopping, theatre, or exploring art galleries, do something that makes your heart sing.
- This not only diverts your mind from self-doubt but also reinforces your worth as an individual with unique interests and passions.
Face Your Doubts Head-On: Instead of running from self-doubt, sit down and ask yourself why you’re feeling this way.
- Identify the areas of your life or personality triggering these feelings.
- Write them down and brainstorm solutions. Transform these problems into achievable goals.
Surround Yourself with Positivity: When self-doubt is at its peak, lean on your support network.
- Spend time with friends and family who value and appreciate you.
- Their love and support can be a powerful antidote to self-doubt, reminding you of your worth.

Remember, self-doubt is a common experience, but it doesn’t have to define you. You deserve happiness, success, and inner peace.

So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to conquer self-doubt and unleash your inner power!

Nothing happens until action is taken.

To your success.

Michael

P.S Don’t forget to visit Confidology to learn more about the program.

P.P.S if you want to find out more about my programs just check out the site Confidence and Life Coaching

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6 Ways to Cultivate Optimism Each Day

2023-06-16 ~ adminlife

It could come as a shock to you to learn that optimism is not a natural trait. Being optimistic or pessimistic refers to how you view yourself and the outside environment. When you see them as manifestations of your attitude, it is much simpler to believe that you can alter them. You must practice it every day for it to become a habit, just like with any new behaviour.

Before you can start to plan your success goals, there are many things that you need to understand before you can be sure that the goals you set are really the ones you want.

One of those things is to determine if there are any Limiting Beliefs that can stop you from actually achieving those goals.

I have a self-study Limiting Belief Program that you can go through to determine what your Limiting Beliefs are and how you can remove them.

You can read more and register for the program at Limiting Beliefs Program on my Confidence and Life Coaching website.

Start your journey on your path to success by identifying and removing your Limiting Beliefs so that you make the journey a lot easier.

Write in a journal

You can process events and gain new insight into them by journaling or maintaining a diary. It promotes self-analysis and records perceptions into your way of thinking and acting. You can record your day’s events in writing and include not only the bare facts but also your method, what you did to make it happen, and what you did correctly. Not least of all, how it made you feel as you were doing it. Don’t simply note the positive events (a promotion, a successful presentation or meeting), also note the negative ones and consider what went wrong, how you handled it, and what you could have done differently.

Laugh

Consciously look for the humorous aspects of situations and record them. If the technology failed and you were forced to present without the slide deck, if the power went out, if a fire drill took place in the middle of your important meeting, etc. What may appear to be a catastrophe at the time may actually be seen as a comedy of errors in hindsight.

Letters to the future

Describe the future you want in a letter or journal post. What type of work do you do? Are you an independent business owner? What did you discover? What’s different now? Visualizing your ideal future self can be a strong motivator.

Maintain a kindness log

Keep a page in your journal where you record thoughtful actions. Note any instances when you or another person has shown kindness. Opening a door for someone or giving them priority in the coffee line are both small gestures that may make a big difference. You’ll be shocked at how rapidly they accumulate, and your growing list will alter your view on events.

Express gratitude

Someone who has been genuinely kind to you deserves a letter, email, phone call, or visit. This person should not be a member of your family. Express your gratitude to them for what they did or said and how it touched your life.

Select optimism

Make the decision to adopt and sustain a positive perspective. Every morning do this when you wake up. Make the decision that today will be a wonderful day. In life, everyone will experience some level of hardship. Being upbeat will make it simpler to recover from the terrible times and to take pleasure in and be assured of the wonderful occasions.

Nothing happens until action is taken.

To your success.

Michael

P.S if you want to find out more about my programs just check out the site Confidence and Life Coaching

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Successful People Characteristics

2022-11-02 ~ adminlife

Typically, people associate success with money, power and fame. If you have all of these things you could still be unsuccessful. If you do not have wealth, power and fame, people could still consider you as being successful.

A person may have a very solid business and career, which gives him a great job and be well-respected by his coworkers but still not be in the top 10% of successful money earners. All of this does not mean that the person is not successful.

There are many ways that a person can achieve success in their lives. They don’t have to have a high income or a prestigious job.

If you would like to listen to these types of articles, you can visit my podcasts atThese are short, usually under 5 minutes but they can enable you to listen to confidence and motivation advice and tips while driving or relaxing.

Here are some personal success traits to consider.

Forgiveness is important to successful people. A truly successful person knows that forgiveness is not just something they should do. For them forgiveness is natural. If they are offended by someone, they know that to keep moving forward, they know that forgiveness will help them.

They will forgive the offender and continue to move forward with their lives rather than hold a grudge or let the offence affect them negatively.
By forgiving others, they no longer have many negative emotions which enables them to focus on getting closer to their goals which makes them more successful.

They understand when they need to stay with or leave an endeavour. They know when to continue doing what they are doing or when to try something new.

A successful person stays with the projects that they are passionate about. They don’t become frustrated or feel burned out due to boredom. They move on when they no longer enjoy what they are doing.
They will determine which projects to continue and which ones to abandon using their intuition and gut instinct.
This method is usually correct because of their experience in recognizing when the work they are doing is no longer worthwhile for them to continue.

Failure is not feared, it is welcomed. Failure is understood not to be harmful by a successful person. Failure of giving up is the only type of failure to be avoided. They understand that failure means that they are not doing something right. It helps them to continue to learn and to grow.

They figure out what is needed to improve and continue with their progress when they experience loss.
Being an overnight success is impossible. It requires hard work, patience and time to become successful.

Their habits help them to succeed. Living a balanced life of eating nutritious food, exercise and sleep is essential. A successful person has healthy habits that help them to keep their health and vitality.

The work they are doing now is necessary to be successful later. They understand that it isn’t necessary to overwork and burn out in the drive to succeed.

While having money and power is very helpful, they aren’t necessary to achieve success. You don’t have to make a lot of money or be famous to be successful.

Having good habits and positive behaviours are the key to success. Doing this, whether you are rich or poor and you will achieve success.

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To your success

Michael

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P.P.S. you know that living a life that is in balance is important. When you can balance your work, family, health, relationships, fitness and money, you feel better and can achieve your goals. You have the support of your family and friends which makes life worth living.

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The Flaws That Make You Unsuccessful

2022-09-14 ~ adminlife

Do these excuses sound familiar?

Tomorrow I will start my diet
Next week I will get my project started.
I can’t do this, I am not good enough

You are not alone if these are relatable. People struggle with one or more of these fatal flaws on a daily basis. You don’t have to let any of them stop you from being a success.

If you would like to listen to these types of articles, you can visit my podcasts at

These are short, usually under 5 minutes but they can enable you to listen to confidence and motivation advice and tips while driving or relaxing.

Procrastination. This is one of the more common fatal flaws. No matter your good intentions of starting something, you can always seem to find something else to do. Procrastination leads to a cycle of excuses and self-doubt.

Some methods you can use to reduce procrastination are to set and stick to a deadline. Write down what needs to be done and when you will do it. Break down the goal into small and manageable steps.
To keep you on track, find an accountability partner. Keep focused on the task at hand by eliminating distractions. Get yourself started by starting with the most straightforward task.

Perfectionism. Society celebrates perfectionism, but trying for perfectionism is just a form of self-sabotage.

People who are perfectionists are their own biggest critics. No matter how hard they try to do something, they are never satisfied. This leads to feelings of frustration and self-doubt.
To deal with perfectionism, you first need to learn how to accept imperfection. Don’t focus on the outcome, focus instead on the process. Set realistic goals and don’t be afraid of making mistakes.
Focus on making progress not perfection, no one is perfect. Find a role model whole accepts imperfection. You need to stop making comparisons to others and celebrate your own accomplishments no matter how small they may appear.

Fearing failure. When you start doing something new, it is natural to feel fear or anxiety. If you let fear take control, you can be prevented from taking any risks and actually achieving your goals.

Dealing with your fear of failure. Identify what you are afraid of and understand that part of the process is failure. Build you confidence by setting realistic goals and making a plan to achieve them.
Seek support from role models who have overcome failure. At some point, everyone fails. Learn from your mistakes and don’t be afraid to take any risks.
Start small, work your way up and be prepared to suffer some setbacks. Persevere through the difficult times you will encounter.

No motivation. When the goal or task is difficult, it is easy to lose your motivation. When this happens, it makes it harder to achieve the goals you set.

Staying motivated involves finding out those things that drive you. Make a plan using the SMART goals method. These are goals that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Timely.
Seek support from others and work with an accountability partner. Find a role model to help you create a positive mindset. Focus on what you have attained not on your failures and persevere through the difficult times.

These four fatal flaws can stop you from becoming successful. When you identify any of these flaws in yourself, and can take the steps to overcome them, you will be well on your way to achieving your goals

To work together to help you get moving in the right direction in your life, click on the blue button below to book a 15-minute, no obligation “Get to know you” call.

Going alone on creating a better life is difficult. Find out how working with a Life Coach to remove your pain points, can make the journey to success and a better life easier.

Book the call now.

To your success

Michael

P.S. you know that living a life that is in balance is important. When you can balance your work, family, health, relationships, fitness and money, you feel better and can achieve your goals. You have the support of your family and friends which makes life worth living.

Check out my programs at Confidence and Life Coaching by clicking on the logo below:

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