The Dilemma and Opportunity in Loss

Loss is a natural part of life, yet we work so hard to prevent it. What if we embraced the feeling so we could get on with life and start gaining instead of losing?

We lose time while trying to calculate the perfect path.

We lose energy while trying to control others.

We lose sleep while worrying about the past or the future.

We lose relationships when we criticize the people we need most in our lives.

We lose hope when we pile on impossible expectations.

Imagine how your life could be different if you embraced the reality of loss, experienced it authentically, and moved through it with Compassionate Accountability®.

If you accept that there’s no perfect time or fail-safe plan, you free yourself to move forward courageously. Then, you would gain time and experience new learning.

If you focus less on controlling others and put all your energy into managing your next choice, you could see tangible outcomes from your investment.

If you forgive yourself for past mistakes and make a bold plan of action for tomorrow, you could spend more time sleeping.

If you are honest about your fears, give others the benefit of the doubt, and ask for help, you could strengthen the relationships that matter most.

When feeling overwhelmed, if you take a beat, take a breath, and call a trusted friend or peer for a reality check, you could refocus your priorities on what matters most instead of trying to do it all. Then, you could regain your sanity and sense of accomplishment.

Are you fighting a losing battle with loss? Do you and your leadership team need a re-set to rise above the chaos, come together, and lead with presence? Imagine what you could gain.

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