However much we work towards building the life we want, our efforts can be severely diluted if we keep putting up with situations which drain our energy.

ENERGY DRAINS fall into three main categories ?

? TOLERATIONS

? UNRESOLVED PAST ISSUES

? WEAK BOUNDARIES

This month we're looking at TOLERATIONS

TOLERATIONS are things we consistently put up with causing us repeated frustration and anxiety and which constantly, and sometimes insidiously, drain our energy.

Examples of tolerations can range from minor to major issues and may include such things as ?

? The ?Caps? key on your keyboard doesn?t work consistently

? The garage door keeps sticking ? especially, it seems, when you?re tight for time

? Someone repeatedly takes you for granted

? Unhappy at work

? Living in the wrong location

Please ask yourself ?

> What things are you tolerating?

> What effects do these tolerations have?

> What can you do about them?

> If you deal with them what risks are involved?

> Are those risks worth it?

> What would happen if you handled a toleration effectively so it didn?t keep recurring?

> How would you feel?

If you would like to start the process of handling your tolerations please -

a) Make a list of 5 things you are currently putting up with

b) Choose one you feel you could address and deal with during this month

c) Write down EXACTLY what you need to do to handle it COMPLETELY so it doesn?t keep recurring

d) Commit to completely handling this toleration this month

e) Take the necessary steps

When you?ve completely dealt with this toleration please ?

Examine how you feel

Commit your feelings to paper

Please continue the process with other tolerations. You?ll find the more you handle the easier it gets and you?ll be able to progressively deal with more major issues.

CONGRATULATIONS! ? Doing beats stewing!