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It’s me.
I’m the block.
I’m the one telling stories. Overthinking. Making decisions based on what? My thoughts. The “well, this is the only explanation” or “it must be [insert crazy hypothetical]” and “well, actually...” Not the truth. Not what’s real.
And where does that get me?
To a limited view. To short-sighted actions. To a really bad move.
Good decisions are based on good information. Thoughts aren’t good information. They’re worth noting, sure. But after working with my coach, I came up with a new way of thinking about thoughts: let them go. Acknowledge their presence and drop them down.
We collect good information from observing, listening, and asking good questions. Open-ended, thought-provoking, empowering questions. The kind that follow our curiosity.
When I notice that I’ve begun weaving a blockbuster storyline, I stop. I stop whatever I was doing and pull myself into the present moment. I ask, “What information do I need in order to move forward?” I write it down and then I find it.
It’s me.
I’m the block and the opening.