The Counterfeit Distraction

How often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals?

Coming from a place of a previous ‘yes person’. I have now learnt the art of saying no.

So with that in mind I am a big advocate for saying no to things that interfere with goals.

Do you ever notice when you’re working towards goal, a counterfeit distraction will come along to distract and detach you from you’re path?

It’s a real thing and real struggle right there.

The counterfeit distraction always seems easier, fun and it may even have more benefits on the surface but it’s not what it seems at face value.

Personally if a person is presenting something that’s an interference to your goal. I like the idea of politely saying let me think about and get back to you. It gives you the headspace to really think about, if it’s an additional to your goal or hinderance.

To use the analogy of a cookie. Imagine the moment we’re thinking about cutting out cookies from our diet, what do we see more……… cookies and even our favourite one sale!

Believe me it’s not a coincidence 😮‍💨.

Doing the majority of work in secret saying no to anything that interfere with your goal. Then emerging from the quiet place.

Sometimes we need time to just focus on our goals.

Don’t be afraid to say no. I am sure your future self will thank you for it and others will impact positively by this accomplishment. Our outcome with our goals usually blesses others in many ways we didn’t even imagine.

Chanel x