internal distraction mode

Goal attainment of all forms are more easily attained when general distractions to the goal are limited. Distractions are often direct goal blockers. However, when we think of distractions we often make the assumption that these are variables outside of ourselves. Variables that can detach motive and commitment can often come from within - the internal distraction mode is what I call it.

Internal distraction modes are those variables that are born of the element of FEAR born from perception. Perceived FEAR that runs amuck affects the internal drive typically by internal voice dialogue. Negative self talk coupled with the notion of playing it safe can often unhinge momentum in goal pursuit which is the counterproductive motivation of self defeat. Momentum is then stalled and we often see complete goal abandonment or in milder forms the evolution of procrastination.

The Internal Distraction mode to goal attainment can be overcome first by tuning into the reality of the fear element and identifying what fuels the perceived fear. Is the fear attached to an experience or is just based completely in perception? Either way, reframing the fear as the self limiting obstacle into a challenge that one is driven to accept is essential. There is a subtlety in this move of reframing that triggers the competitive side of thought and fear seems controllable because the goal becomes the focus rather than the fear. Secondly one should recognize the amount of commitment necessary to adhere to the strategies and plans set in place to achieve the goal. Keen awareness on the challenge coupled by the commitment to the plan allows the insight to being in control of your circumstance. This is called the change orientation which in simple terms is moving from fear control to managing your outcome. Awareness of the internal voice dialogue theme can help understand the amount of negativity in your self judgments. Gaining ground on this insight through the strategies outlined will help in redirecting dialogue and ultimate judgments. When this occurs then you can begin practicing impeccability to yourself which now has an identified plan and this will lessen the burden of perceived fear and release the internal distraction mode. Negative self talk becomes calculated encouragement as you adhere to the plan.

Sounds complicated but it really isn’t – let’s just say that you have to be completely honest with yourself when you set goals; then don’t become a distraction to the goal.

Peace Truth and Love…