Do you know what you need to do and are STILL not doing it?!?
Do you know what you need to do and STILL aren't doing it?
I call this being haunted by your Big Q.
A Big Q moment is when you find yourself asking big questions that feel too scary to answer. Questions like, "Is this the right relationship for me?", "Am I really happy at my job?" "Why does this feel so hard?" "Am I supposed to be this angry and irritated all the time?"
Big Q questions are scary because you know that if you answer them honestly, you're going to have to start living different. You're going to have to blow up your situation, quit the job, end a friendship, set boundaries, piss some people off. Now, the reason why you aren't taking action is not because you're lazy, unwilling or in deep denial but because facing and then acting on your Big Q moment is hard as FUCK and you need help to move forward.
This is why I've created my new FREE workshop, When You Know You Know. During our 90 minutes together I'll be sharing my 5 step Decision To Action process as well as case studies of people who have listened to their Big Q and bravely taken the next step to live in alignment with who they are.
If you want to face your Big Q and it's subsequent big decision with strength and clarity, sign up for When You Know You Know on June 24th.
Whether you're not sure what to do OR you've finally decided but aren't sure of your next right step, I've got the process that will help you get clear on both.
I hope to see you there.
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