Focus on what you can control


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Welcome to the new format of my newsletter! Have you noticed that the layout looks different?

When I was about to send out the latest issue, the Entrepreneur, I realized that my account was suspended. It took me weeks to restore it, and I was shocked, at how easily I can lose touch with you! Upgrading my newsletter was also among my goals for 2024, so it triggered me to accomplish it!

This made me think about what Stephen Covey calls the Circle of Influence in his book, the 7 Habits. Proactive people concentrate their efforts on issues they can control. This positive energy then expands which causes their circle of influence to grow.

Increasing your Sense of Control is also a technique that you can use when you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or you experience a high level of stress. You can do so for example by developing a new skill, reframing the narrative in your mind, or learning to name your emotional state more sophisticatedly.

That's it for today! Please hit reply and share what's going on with you. I am truly curious!

Here's to many more newsletters! ๐Ÿ“ฎ

Enjoy!
Zsanett


Questions

  • What is ready to be upgraded in your life/work/business?
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  • Where are you leaving control to others while you could have greater influence over them?
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  • What is one thing you can do to increase your sense of control?

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This week I'm sharing a personal story about All Saints Day which Eastern Europeans celebrate on November 1st.

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Success story ๐ŸŽ‰

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"I have made a major decision to quit a big pharma company as a senior leader and put my own and my familyโ€™s well-being first. I started re-planning my professional life and opening up to new opportunities.

This decision also led to tough self-reflection and asking fundamental questions that I wanted to address with coaching.

The biggest success was taking things easier on myself, and paying attention to the complexity of situations. Pushing forward in small steps while asking myself the questions with a different tone."

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โ€œThe human spirit, like a campfire, must be lit again each day.โ€

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Zsanett Czifrus is a Coach for Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Expats.
Superfood for Thought is her newsletter to inspire you to live a fulfilling life, be well, and thrive in business.

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