Liberate yourself......take Responsibility!

Hi guys,

What is your reaction when you meet obstacles? How do you react? What do you say to yourself? We all react to difficult times in our lives in different ways. Some of us just give up and say " I'm no good, I can't do this, I'm gonna quit". Others stay in there, and don't let things get to them. They say things like " I will not let this go, I know I can do this" or " I'm better than this situation, I can and will conquer it. Which person are you?

Why do some people just give up? What makes them say to themselves " I can't do this". Well it could be a number of things really. Firstly it could be lack of self-confidence, perhaps from failing in a similar situation before. It could also be laziness, just not bothered to face a few decisions and perhaps a little unpleasantness for a while. Lot's of people use "Time" as an excuse for not getting on with things "Gosh if only I had more time I would".....Yeah right! Many people blame other people when things get tough..."if only he had done this or that" " if only she had not done this or that" Why do we do this? Simple, we don't want to take responsibility for our own lives.

When you really think about it, this is very strange. Why do we not want to take responsibility for our own lives? Who do we think will do it if we don't? Let's get real here guys, everybody's too busy looking after their own lives to be bothered with yours. Yes, I mean Everybody. Too many people fail to fulfil their potential because they will not take responsibility for their actions, decisions and choices. Taking responsibility for your own actions is one of the most liberating things you can do. It's wonderful. To stop blaming other people, other situations or circumstances, and taking accountability for everything that happens to you in life is the biggest step you will ever take to personal freedom, independence and liberty.

Many people have come to me for coaching and/or advice only for me to discover that they are not in this zone of self responsibility...they always find someone else to blame. It often takes a long time for me to point out this shortcoming in their attitude, and the importance of changing their concept and perception of what is really happening in their world. Not taking responsibility for your actions will hold you back forever. You will not be able to progress or prosper even marginally until you offload this intrusive attitude.

Taking responsibility boosts your self-confidence, and your self-esteem. It also makes you a stronger and more assertive person. When you can say to yourself " that was my fault, I should have known better, and I will next time" you are releasing tension, you are releasing guilt and you are accepting that you are human. If you want to progress in life (and who doesn't? ) unshackle yourself from these chains of destruction and ruin. Cast them away forever and begin to live a life where you can accept your shortcomings, learn from them, and prosper despite them.

Until next time, God bless.

Eddie.