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How to Block Out Noise
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There's a lot going on in the world isn't there? And it seems to move our attention so fast, from here to there, to this country and then that person and back again. So much to care about. To have an opinion about. To choose sides about. And that's before you add in relationships, kids, emails and those last minute demands on your work. Today in my HeRO Hour that's what I'm going to be talking to my clients about. How to protect yourself in the right way so you know what you think, need, want and are working towards. It's not easy, but something everyone needs to work on in this hyper-connected world. So, how are you going to block out noise? If you hit reply, and tell me what you struggle with the most, I'll send you my best tips. Stephen -- Join the HeRO Program to transform your life in 90 days. Find out more about Stephen Lock Coaching. Includes details of my corporate offers and services. Take my Path to Fulfilment audit (new for 2025) to understand what might be missing in your life. Try the Stagnation Breaker, to think about how to shift when you are stuck. Subscribe to "Ask Better. Lead Better." to learn better leadership techniques from a coach. For anything else, hit reply. I answer every email personally. |
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