Self Awareness Beats Self-Doubt, Everytime

How often do you question your efforts to make any progress towards the personal or professional goals you have set?  Many professionals I have coached initially find themselves bogged down in self-doubt and negative judgment.  When asked to review their progress they will list a litany of all of the things they have not done and note how discouraged they feel.

But when asked to identify what they have accomplished over the past week they struggle to recall any positive actions or successes.

Here is a simple action that can be invaluable when you fall into this trap.

Take an inventory of your achievements. Set aside a few moments each day to identify the successes and purposeful initiatives you have taken that you find noteworthy and write them down, then review your inventory each week. If you struggle to name your accomplishments, seek out a trusted partner, friend or co-worker to see if they can objectively add to your list.

It is easy to get distracted by all of the things that go wrong and your self-proclaimed failures in a day and week. It is imperative for you to never lose sight of your achievements and significant efforts. Your ability to be mindful of what you have accomplished is a valuable cue to what you are truly capable of and will provide the impetus for continued effort and your ultimate success.