I should be further than this by now

The Root Problem

Comparing your actual position to an imagined one, and treating the gap as evidence that something's wrong with you.

You may recognise this if:

1. You should already be further along than you are.

2. Comparing where you think you're meant to be.

3. The work is beneth where you should be.

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The 100 Yards

About this Self-Leadership Practise (SLP)

Purpose

A practice for narrowing your responsibility in front of you, instead of trying to manage a future that hasn't arrived.

Type of Tool

Re-Orientation

When To Use

When you're midway through something, and you find yourself comparing where you are with where you think you ought to be.

Outcome

Engaged with where you actually are taking action on what is within reach to move you forward.

Reflection Question

What step am I avoiding because it feels beneath where I think I should be?

Solving -

Overwhelm

Feeling Stuck

Motivation

Self-Doubt

Creator

Anks Patel

Your Practise:

1. Catch

Catch yourself when you begin focusing on:

how far the goal seems to be
how long it will take
how far behind you are
whether this will even work out

None of these were ever yours to control..

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2. Acknowledge

Acknowledge what is available in your immediate 100 yards.

Take two examples:

a. Keeping fitness
- Today is the only timeframe I can act in
✓ Plan today's meals
✓ Don't shop on impulse
✓ Choose nourishing food
✓ Use today's exercise window
✓ Move, even if it's small

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b. Job search
- Today is the only timeframe I can act in
✓ Apply to one role
✓ Improve one part of my CV
✓ Reach out to one person
✓ Follow up on one open application
✓ Show up on one platform, consistently

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3. Commit

Commit to only the next step by picking one and getting it done.

Then ove to the next available step. The next step is all anyone has to work with.

Lead that moment by taking command.

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