As a self-development junkie, I have my share of books, programs and audio that never made it passed shelf development.
The beauty of this is that every now and again I discover a gem I did not know I had. Or indeed, rediscover it. I love it. I like to choose a book, open it randomly and start reading.
This is exactly what happened when I picked up the book 101 Great Ways to Improve your Life. It is chock-full, well 101 to be exact, pearls of wisdom and knowledge.
And there, nestled among these pearls of wisdom, I found Denis Waitley’s BAG formula for handling rejection.
Fear of rejection is one of the top fears that can keep you stuck and hold you back from achieving your dreams. It gets in the way of you going for the job you want, asking for a promotion, requesting a raise, meeting new people, pitching for the business you want, asking that special person out for a date… The list is endless.
Like all power-packed ideas, the BAG formula is simple:
B – Blessings. Things you are endowed with and often take for granted. Life itself, living in a prosperous country, health, family, friends, career.
A – Accomplishments. Think of the many things you are proud of and have done so far.
G – Goals. These are your dreams and plans for the future that motivate and inspire you.
Dr Waitley suggests that if you went to a party with your BAG, spread its contents on the floor and compare it with that of your friends and the people you admire, you would take your own BAG home because you’d realise you have just as much going for yourself as anyone else.
I like it. It is simple, straightforward, easy to remember and to use. I recommend you make a list of the contents of your BAG and carry it around with you in your bag, no pun intended. Then, whenever your awesomeness needs a boost, be your own guru and give yourself a lift. Haul out your BAG, review it at your leisure and bask in what you have got going for you.
Guess what I am doing next?
You’ve got it! Stuffing my BAG!
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