How Well Do You Choose?

The Power of Choice 

Every day, we face a myriad of choices, both personal and professional. From small decisions like what to have for lunch to significant ones such as whether to quit a job and start a business, we generally try to reflect on our options factually.

There are various methods and tools available to help us with these choices, from flipping a coin to making pros and cons lists to conducting in-depth future projection analysis.

Emotional Choices and the Power of Response

However, let’s talk about the emotional choices we have and the power we possess in choosing our emotional responses. As Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” The key words here are “your consent”. We choose how we interpret what others say or do, and how we view events. Whether we reject someone’s words or take them to heart depends on our perspective and how we perceive the other person involved.

The Influence of Filters

Our perspective on a situation and the people involved is shaped by filters we’ve developed since birth. These may include:

• The language we grew up with at home
• The support we received at school
• Our social interactions

These filters can either limit or expand our perception, impacting how we view our circumstances. How we continue to experience or react to any situation is truly dependent on our choices.

Changing Our Choices

How can we change our choices or make different ones than we have in the past?

• Understand the Power of Thoughts, Feelings, and Actions: Recognise how we show up in various aspects of our life.
• Acknowledge Our Behaviour: Understand that our behaviour is based on previous learnings and experiences and that we are constantly changing beings.
• Be Open to New Learnings: Look at the choices we make and be open to new understandings and developing a new story for our life

Get Started with the ‘Power of Choice’ Template

To help you get started, download the free ‘Power of Choice’ template. It provides questions and strategies for reflection.

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• Email me today if you’d like support in understanding your filters or to discuss the power of your choices.
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Take control of your choices and lead a more empowered life