When I was working in the corporate world before smartphones were popular, I recall my co-worker telling me about her husband refusing to get a Blackberry from his company.  He said he did not want to give his boss 24 hour access to him leaving him without an excuse to be off the clock.

I always remember that story because I think he had a really valid point. Now it seems that is the norm – 24 hour access. I spend many of my lifestyle coaching sessions helping clients eliminate the stress of their daily activities. I find that my recommendations for meditation or taking spa days to relax and rejuvenate is the biggest challenge I have with my clients.  It is because it is so difficult for people to be off the grid so to speak.

We live in a world where everyone has round the clock access to you from email to Facebook messenger it’s no wonder women are so stressed out.

So how do you change that?

Let me give you a new mantra… It Can Wait!

I’m guilty of it, out shopping getting in my car and checking my phone…why? Nothing is that important.  Or answering the phone while I am cooking.  Do I really need to talk to that person now?  Wouldn’t it be nice if I stayed focused on my meal and call when I am done? Besides, people want our full attention when we are talking to them and vice versa!  We really aren’t that good at multi-tasking!

So, let’s discuss how to start taking back your power with your new power words.  Simply, when you are presented with a choice, ask yourself, “Can this wait?” “If I do this later, will I have a better result?”  “What benefit is there if I decide to wait?”

What benefits will you gain if you decide to wait?  You will be less stressed, you will stay focused on your present task (remember my word for this year?  FOCUS!) and you will be in a better mood allowing your relationships to be stronger.

So much can change for you when you decide something can wait until later and keep your attention on the most important task you need to do right now.

It just takes 3 words!  Write it down and repeat it throughout the day.  I would love to hear the shifts you begin to see in your life when you implement these 3 power words!  Leave your comments below.

Love & Success,

Christine Bove