People pleasing as an energy drain

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“Thresholds” by John O’Donohue 

The following piece is an excerpt from a book called, To Bless the Space Between Us, by Irish poet, philosopher, author, and priest, John O’Donohue.

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How my body taught me to stop “should-ing” myself

My mother, the sage, said, “look how the word shoulder is spelled,” and waited (a while) for me to see what she was saying: SHOULD-er.

Then she asked me, “are you “should-ing” yourself right now?”.

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Ditch the to-do list and make a “to-be” list

This simple tool will help you focus on who you want to become as opposed to everything you have to get done and checked off a list. Try it for a week to see what it opens up for you.

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Sara Smeaton, CPCC<br/><small>Photo by Marina Dempster</small>

I'm Sara Smeaton, a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, writer, and workshop leader. I work with thoughtful people seeking a creative and meaningful path in a complex world. I'm known for my intuitive and rigorous approach, creative tools, and deep listening, and I help people move forward with creativity, clarity, and integrity.

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