But first, take the following QUIZ to see if you have Success-Sabotaging habits.
Can you guess what the two biggest inhibitors are that keep you from achieving ultimate success in any area of your life?
1. PROCRASTINATION and 2. OVER-COMMITMENT
Procrastinators do things last minute. They put things off, shuffle and reshuffle their to-do lists, and find themselves doing all sorts of superfluous tasks instead of what really needs their attention most. “Gee, I should really organize my sock drawer…”
Over-committers have lots of great ideas and want to start them all. They say yes to everything and don’t have enough time to give full attention to any of them. “Ooh, shiny thing, wait for me!” They are juggling so many balls at once that it’s just a matter of time before they start to drop.
What procrastinators and over-committers have in common is frustration, stress and never achieving their ultimate success. That could be with their business, relationships, weight, money, health and so on.
The Solution? Most procrastinators and over-committers resort to self-help options like reading books or taking courses. Unfortunately, these solutions are only temporary for folks of this nature. Do we have to ask why?
Fortunately, there is something that can wipe out Procrastination and Over-Commitment challenges very quickly, and even permanently. Any guesses?
Accountability!
Accountability is when we make a commitment outside of ourselves by acknowledging what we plan to do and then assuming responsibility for it. You know when you go to the gym with someone else, you are more accountable than if you only commit to going on your own? The same is for when you publicly state you are going to quit smoking / go on a diet / save money, and so on.
By far your best bet for success is when you have someone on your side whose entire purpose in your relationship is to support you, hold you accountable, push you to meet your goals and encourage you when you are feeling weak. That’s the role of a Coach.
And that’s what I do. As a Personal Empowerment Coach (a.k.a. a Success Coach or Life Coach), I motivate and guide people to overcome procrastination, over-commitment and other success-sabotaging behaviours that hinder their goals from being achieved.
But enough about that… Let’s see where you are procrastinating, over-committing or success-sabotaging in your life… Take the QUIZ and find out!
Do you Sabotage Your Success?
1. FINISHING. How rushed are you to meet your deadlines?
a) Not at all. I always finish in advance.
b) I could definitely start sooner, but I eventually finish on time.
c) I leave it until the last minute every time!
2. IDEAS. What do you do when you get a great idea?
a) I write it down for possible future use when I have an opening in my schedule.
b) I check out the possibilities and see how I can fit it into my schedule.
c) I get so excited that I start on it right away.
3. PLANNING. How much planning do you do?
a) I always plan my week and days in advance.
b) Does a to-do list count?
c) Not much. I mostly wing it.
4. PUNCTUALITY. How punctual are you?
a) 5 minutes early means on time for me.
b) I’m usually a few minutes or more late.
c) Tardy. Always.
5. COMPLETION. How much do you finish?
a) I finish everything I start.
b) I eventually finish things, but usually later than planned.
c) I constantly start new things and rush to finish others.
6. FOCUS. How good are you at staying on task?
a) I’m very focused and stick with things until they are done.
b) I get distracted occasionally and it slows me down.
c) ‘Shiny things syndrome’! I easily get distracted and off task.
7. DECLINE. How good are you at saying no?
a) Great. I always say no when necessary.
b) I often put others first and don’t say no.
c) Yes, I mean no, I mean yes. I take on everything.
8. EXCITEMENT. How long do you keep interest with new things?
a) I like consistency and stick with things for the long haul.
b) I like variety so sometimes I drop things I once had interest in.
c) I lose interest in things quickly.
9. BALANCE. How balanced is your life?
a) I always make appropriate time for my personal and work life.
b) It’s a bit off. I tend to give more time to work or projects.
c) Not at all. I work late and weekends and neglect other things.
10. ANXIETY. What is your stress level like?
a) Cool as a cucumber.
b) Yeah, a bit of tension here.
c) Even this question stresses me out!!!
11. SATISFACTION. How happy are you in your life?
a) Pleased as punch 
b) I have my moments.
c) Please pass me a tissue… :’(
12. SELF. How is your health and body image?
a) I am Fabulous!
b) I could lose a few pounds or get in shape. I’m okay. Sort of.
c) Don’t like my body. Not very healthy.
13. MONEY. How are your finances.
a) Cha-ching, baby!
b) So-so… I’d like some more.
c) Are you sending me a bill for this quiz? If so get in line!
14. SIGNIFICANT OTHER. How’s your loooove life?
a) What? Sorry I didn’t hear you, I was kissing my sweetie.
b) There’s no such thing as a perfect relationship, right?
c) Love? Phooey.
15. GOALS. How confident are you in reaching them?
a) It’s just a matter of time.
b) I’m not completely clear what they are, but I guess maybe.
c) What goals? What’s the point?
RESULTS
A’s – For the questions where you answered A’s, yay for you! You have found success in this area of your life and that’s wonderful. As long as it is not at the expense of another area and you have balance, then you just go on and give yourself a big ‘ole pat on the back.
B’s – For the questions where you answered B, these are areas of mediocrity, feeling stuck and often a cause of frustration and/or disappointment. While not as extreme as the C’s, this area can often be more dangerous because of the tendency to think, “it’s not that bad”. Over time resentment or ambivalence can occur as well as feelings of regret for not having taken a chance or making a change sooner. This can lead to depression and/or long term financial or health issues. Having a Coach to hold you accountable takes B level people out of ‘stuckness’ to a level where they see rapid, positive change spread through all areas of their lives.
C’s – For the questions where you answered C, feelings of overwhelm and defeat may be key emotions. You feel stuck, like there is no way out. The good news about the C level is that when people are here, they often get to a point where they have ‘had it’ and are willing to do whatever it takes to make a change! With the accountability of Empowerment Coaching, the extra push it gives often shocks people by how quickly positive results happen, and they get control of their lives.
Wherever you would like to see positive change happen in your life , the help of a Coach can be the motivation you need.
~ Jenifer
PS: Call me for a free 1 hour Consultation to see how having your own Personal Empowerment Coach can motivate you, hold you accountable and steer you toward your goals at a rate 10 times faster or more than you could do on your own.
