Should or Could?

“I should do … ”

“I should finish this … before … ”

“I really should be focusing on …”

“I was told I should …”

“I should have been doing more …”

Yes, some ‘shoulds’ are necessary.

Many, though, are ‘coulds’.

When we turn them into ‘shoulds’, they can become places to hide. They can set us up with unreasonable expectations. And, they can keep us stuck.

Words are powerful. Listen closely.

I wonder how shifting some of those ‘shoulds’ might bring you closer to the change you seek.

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