A Free-Reprint Article Written by: Laurel Vespi Article Title: 5 Ways to Use a Light Bulb Moment
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That sense of the lights going on is your signal that an opportunity exists. You now have a new piece of information or insight that can impact on your choices going forward. Unfortunately the usual response to a light bulb moment is a momentary pause and then a return to the status quo. The opportunity to create something different in your life fades away. Try these five ways to use a light bulb moment: 1. Journal About It. When you've had a moment of insight, take some time to explore it more. Journaling is a great way to deepen your clarity about a topic or idea. Write some before and after statements - before my "ah-ha" I thought this; now I think this. You can also journal on some of the reflection questions listed below. 2. Ask Yourself Some Questions. Spend some time reflecting by having a little conversation with yourself. Given your new insight, ask yourself: "What is possible now, that seemed impossible before?" "How can I use this new insight to create change?" "Why is this important?" 3. Take Action. Reflecting on an insight and deepening your understanding or clarity is great...AND change occurs when you actually start to do something different. You can have a thousand light bulb moments but if you never take action on any of them, you'll still essentially be in the dark. Decide how you can translate your insight into concrete action. Then do it. 4. Share It With Someone. Besides having conversation with yourself, you can also share your light bulb moment with someone you trust. This is another way to stretch your learning about the insight and to brainstorm ways you might act on it. Choose someone who would be willing to have an open and honest dialogue. 5. Have Compassion For Yourself. Sometimes when you have a light bulb moment, you experience a "duh!" feeling - a rush of "why didn't I get this before?" It's easy to not see the forest for the trees. It's not as important that you didn't get it before as the fact that you get it now. Usually all the right factors have to line up for us to have an insight. Personal growth is a life long journey. So instead of beating yourself up, give yourself a hug for making the connection and then use the insight to change your behaviour. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Laurel Vespi, certified life coach is best known as a masterful coach and sought after public speaker. She's passionate about teaching people how to stop waiting and start living a fun, satisfying and on fire life. Get Laurel's FREE report on Blissful Living at: http://www.stonecirclecoaching.com --- END ARTICLE --- Get HTML or TEXT Copy-and-Paste Versions Of This Article at: http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/v/light-bulb-moments.shtml#get_code ..................................... 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