How Shoulds Dilute Your Joy

These are the 6 habits that will dilute your joy: “busy” work obligations shoulds seeking more balancing your time and energy a one-size-fits-all approach When we don’t do what we tell ourselves that we “should” do, we topple into shame. When we shame ourselves, we call ourselves names based on “black and white” labels like “good” or “bad”. Shoulds will also dilute your integrity.  I invite you to consider these questions: What SHOULDS fuel your behavior? When do you notice feeling shame when you don’t measure up to your SHOULDS? What are you telling yourself that you SHOULD do or be? What are you telling yourself that you SHOULDN’T do or be? How willing are you to substitute COULD or MUST for SHOULD? How might you complete this prompt:  “If I’m not doing what I SHOULD, he/she will think, feel, or say THIS about me.” If you have something you’d really love to hear on the podcast, I would be giddy and grateful to hear all about it: [email protected]   I invite you to click on the link below to book your complimentary happy hour call: Chat with Terri...    SUBSCRIBE to my weekly Wednesday newsletter… it’s more of a mini-course intended to intoxicate your self-awareness, satisfaction, and success.  www.terribradway.com/newsletter   When it comes to podcasting, the best way to “tip the bartender” is by heading over to Apple Podcasts and leaving a 5-star review. This helps me imbibe other listeners with the secret sauce of emotional intelligence. And, make sure to “order another round”  by hitting SUBSCRIBE.  Your Review Matters... thank you!   If you’re thirsty for more than this daily shot and ready to intoxicate the hell out of your personal and professional life, I’d love to invite you to coach one-on-one with me: Work With Terri