Karen Gulliford, M.Ed, PCC

Great Workplaces, LLC

10 Things You Should Let Go of in 2019

Let’s Explore What are resolutions?

Why we find it hard to keep resolutions – 3 things that hold us back

10 things you can Let Go of in 2019

Karen’s tips

Welcome to 2019Do you have a New Year’s Resolution?

Why?

Resolutions=Goals for a Fresh StartAn ancient

phenomenon

We are about 50% successful

Many resolutions are forgotten by February

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Sometimes the problem… is NOT the

problem

CULTURE

LIMITING BELIEFS

HABITS

Brainstorming Activity How do these 3 things keep us from meeting our life goals?

Work with a partner and for 5 minutes, explore how CULTURE, LIMITING BELIEFS, AND HABITS get in the way of moving towards our goals

Be prepared to discuss with large group

What did you find out? How do these 3 obstacles relate to some of our typical resolutions:

Losing weight

Saving more money/less spending

Better relationship/find new partner

Change or find a new job/career

Now for the 10

things you can let

go of in 2019

Ready to let go to move forward?#10

The Blame Game

Ready to let go to move forward?#9

Surrounding Yourself with Non-Supporters

Ready to let go to move forward?#8

Worrying about your age or gender

Ready to let go to move forward?#7

Fear of exploring other options

Ready to let go to move forward?#6

Taking the passive (easy) route

Ready to let go to move forward?#5

Relying on what got you here

(because it won’t get you there…)

Ready to let go to move forward?#4

Small thinking

Ready to let go to move forward?#3

Distractions

Ready to let go to move forward?#2

Anger about injustices towards you

Ready to let go to move forward?#1

Your old job

(it’s over! Bye!)

Want to start fresh? A few tips: Call your situation what it is. Be realistic

Get going, and start small actions to start to build “muscle”

Don’t get pulled away. Find a new routine and be consistent

Do daily affirmations, meditation and prayer. Stay grounded and keep your head in the right space

Spend significant time away from the computer. Period.

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Moving Forward is a Choice. Are you

Ready?