No More? Why Not? Now What?: Clearing Space for Possibilities

This week I am participating in Marcia Wieder's Inspiring Speaker Training Program through Dream University. Marcia facilitated an activity that is simple activity to help identify what's not working and lead us to action to shift in order to make room for possibilities.

The activity is quick, easy and profound ... and the simple process can be applied to all aspects of our lives.

I encourage you to get paper and pen or open up MS Word and take just a few minutes and do the activity for yourself. Even better, do it with a friend. And if you're really committed to making the change and clearing the way to expanding possibilities, arrange for some accountability to help you.

So here you go ...

Answer the following question:

No More What?
i.e. What's not working for you? What would you like to change? What's draining your energy? What are you fed up with?

For each "no more" answer the following questions:

Why Not?
i.e. What's the cost of continuing whatever you listed above?

Now What?
i.e. what is possible as a result of giving up your no more

What personal practice will you put in place to get rid of the no more?
i.e. some practices may be meditation, journaling, getting an accountability partner or coach, setting a goal and monitoring it, taking a class, developing a skill, setting limits in relationship, self hypnosis, etc.

When I did this I came up with several no mores ... but as Marcia suggests, pick one to work on and commit to it.

Here's the No More I decided to work on:

No more what? Processed sugar.

Why not? It makes me tired, unfocused and sets me up in a cycle to want more sugar. I have diabetes in my family and don't want to go there. And it keeps my weight in a place I'd rather not be.

Now What is Possible? Increased focus and more productivity. More energy and motivation to increase physical activity. Weight loss without alot of effort. Improved overall health.

What personal practice will you put in place to get rid of the no more?
I will remove sources of processed sugar from my home and office. I will get a supply of my favorite fruit to satisfy my cravings for sweets. I will use hypnosis to support my goal to eliminate processed sugar. I will share my goal with my accountability partner and ask for her help in keeping me on track. I will make a Mind Movie and watch it daily for 30 days or more to support habit change and optimum health.