#126 - How To Discover What You Really Want

How To Discover What You Really WantDo you often find yourself unsure of your life's direction? 😕 You're not alone! In this week's episode of 'Right Your Own Story,' I present a potent life coaching exercise that can help you unearth your true desires and establish clear goals. 👉 Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction 00:45 - The Technique01:33 - Some Examples03:39 - Things To AvoidThis exercise can bring a sense of clarity and purpose to your life. 🎯You see, "I Don't Know What I Want" is a phrase I often hear as a therapist. And this 'not knowing' can cause stress, confusion, anxiety, resentment and a whole lot more. "If I only knew" is another phrase that often crops up.So, how do you discover what you really want?In this video, I will show you an exercise so you will know how. The phrase 'I don't know what I want' will become a thing of the past for you, replaced with a sense of clarity and direction.For this exercise, all you need is a pen and paper. Be aware of its simplicity - It's simplicity is really its genius. The Steps:1. Make a list of all the things you already know about - The things you don't want.2. Really empty the tank here, don't miss anything out. That part is crucial. 3. Then, go to your first 'Don't Want' and ask yourself, 'If I don't want this, that means I must want X", and fill out what X is. Some examples:I don't want to work shift - I do want a 9-5 job insteadI don't want a long commute to work - I want to work closer to home (how close?)I don't want to feel X - I want to feel Z insteadI don't want to weigh X - I want to weigh YI don't want to live in a city - I want to live in the countryside (where EXACTLY)With your 'Do Wants', be really clear with your answer. For example, 'weighing less' is far too vague. What is the exact weight?By flipping these 'don't wants' into 'do wants,' you'll be able to identify what truly matters to you and create a roadmap for achieving your goals.Summary - In this video, you'll learn:Why it's so hard to know what you want and how this blocks your path to success.A step-by-step guide to identifying your goals using the "don't want" list exercise.And real-life examples of how this exercise can help clarify your desires and unlock your potential.Ready to take control of your life and start going after what you really want? Grab a pen and paper, and let's get started! ✍️If you think this exercise is helpful, please remember to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss out on more life-coaching tips and exercises.✨ Do you need some help yourself? If so, click this ⁠link⁠ to arrange your free 30-minute consultation. 🔗 Here are some other links that may be of interest too:📚 The Squirrel That Lost Its Nut - A Therapy Book For Children. You can purchase it on Amazon here:👉 ⁠UK Amazon Link⁠👉 ⁠US Amazon Link⁠ ⁠I talk about it in this video⁠📚 The 10 Monkeys - A Therapy Book For Children.I talk about it in this ⁠video.⁠🔗 ⁠UK Amazon Link⁠🔗 ⁠US Amazon Link⁠📚 Want to journal your way to success? If so, I have something that you will love. Brand new, I have created 'The 1-Minute, 365-Day Appreciation Journal', but it is a journal with a difference. 👉 ⁠Here is a ⁠⁠video link⁠⁠ to check it out.⁠To purchase the journal, click on the relevant link below: 👉 ⁠Here is the ⁠⁠UK Amazon link⁠⁠.⁠👉 ⁠Here is the ⁠⁠US Amazon link⁠⁠.⁠To follow me on social media, click on the following links: 🔗 ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠.⁠🔗 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠.⁠ 🔗 ⁠⁠⁠My Website⁠⁠.⁠My Best Wishes, James