Lee Sumner Certified Professional Coach
for inspiration, strategies, and results	FEBRUARY 2005	Vol. II - Issue 2

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The Best Ways to Hold Onto a Problem Deny it. We navigate through life with a blind spot. Then we wonder why we keep bumping into things and getting bruised. Resist it. We can struggle, grit our teeth and try to subdue the unpleasant emotions associated with it. Usually, the harder we fight, the more persistent the emotions become. Fix the blame for it. Assigning blame makes some people feel better. They can feel self-righteous indignation about the source of the trouble and go to bed with a clear conscience. But when they wake up in the morning, the problem is still there to greet them. Explain it. To some people, explaining a problem can be as satisfying as solving it. Explanation often takes less work. Never mind that things aren’t working. At least there’s a good reason for it. Be "right" about it. Many people choose being right over being happy. These people might be willing to face a problem and even propose a solution. Then they insist that their solution is the right one—even if the problem persists. Be resigned about it. We throw up our hands, shake our heads, and give up. In addition to feeling lousy when we quit, we lose the opportunity to fully explore a variety of possible solutions. We take on the role of victim when we could be taking responsibility for action instead. Be a martyr about it. We make a great show of suffering to arouse sympathy and gain attention. Meanwhile, the original problem goes unresolved. If enough sympathy is forthcoming, some people would rather let a problem fester than find a solution. Adapted from "Falling Awake: Creating the Life of Your Dreams" by Dave Ellis. Used with permission. I hope this helps you (or someone in your life) see a problem in a different way. This can be the first step to resolving or releasing it. I'm so glad to hear from many of you that you're enjoying my newsletter. I'm committed to serving you, so please drop me a line if there are topics you'd like me to cover. Thank you! Lee Sumner is a Certified Professional Coach based in Birmingham, Alabama, who has helped hundreds of people create high-quality lives. She is President of No Limits Coaching and is a popular speaker, columnist and facilitator. (205.870.1877) Click to email: lee@nolimitscoach.com Click to visit the website: www.nolimitscoach.com You are receiving this e-mail because you signed up for this service, are a valued client, a prospect or someone I met who expressed interest, a colleague, or a former client I want to keep in touch with. At any point you may opt out of this subscription. I NEVER release, sell or give a subscriber's name or e-mail address to anyone. If you received this mail in error I apologize. Please unsubscribe to be deleted from future mailings, and feel free to re-join at any time. DUPLICATION of this FREE newsletter is encouraged. You may copy, forward, or republish it only in its entirety and with all attributions intact. Copyright © 2005 Lee Sumner, all rights reserved.