The Conscious Woman

Do you ever feel like you are going around in an unconscious fog? I distinctly remember one time when I arrived home after my sixty minute commute and telling my husband, half joking, that I had no idea who I had hit on the way home. Honestly, I could not remember what had happened from the time I drove out of the parking lot until I turned into my driveway. Now, that's scary. I am not suggesting that we live that way all of the time but I am suggesting that we spend an awful lot of time living unconsciously. What do we need to do to get present?

It seems we are encouraged to multi-task at work and at home. I, for one, don't believe this is a very good option. Just try this. Try to listen to someone talk while you are reading this paragraph. It isn't possible is it? When your mind gets focused on one thing it gets unfocused on other things. They may be in the fringes of consciousness but you don't get the whole picture, you miss out on things and they often come back to bite you in the form of misunderstanding, poor communication, lost prestige, etc. In the long run it costs you to not be conscious and present.

One way to become more conscious is to be more intentional about what you are doing. Be clear about what is important to you and focus on it. Let the other stuff go and come back to it if and when you have time to give it your full attention. It may take a little getting use to but as you learn to do this you will find that it actually takes less time. You will also find that your communication improves greatly. With that comes respect and admiration for being able to give people and things the attention they deserve.

This concept of conscious focus deserves a closer look. When you know what your values are and have them aligned with your beliefs they act as a driver of your actions. You don't have to worry or even think too much about what you are going to do or decide because they have already set the scene for you. They also help you rule out the things you are not going to focus on. There is no need to live unconsciously when you have a strong focus to your life.

So, if this article has resonated with you, clarify your values, align them with your beliefs and actions and then set about to live an intentional conscious life.

Lynn Banis PhD, MCC is known as America's High Performance Coach. She specializes in helping women. executives and entrepreneurs make the most of their opportunities and potential. Her years of working with small and large businesses has given her a depth of knowledge that is invaluable to her clients. You can reach her at http://www.discoverypointcoaching.com or at her email address listed on the site. Also check out Lynn's other businesses: Coach Academy Texas, a cutting edge coach training company; and Turnkey Coaching Solutions, a coaching program management and contract coach staffing company.

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