Influential People Magazine February 2021

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Willing Or Unwilling To Are You

Give Your Full Self?

MELISSA HULL FOUNDER, TV HOST, PRODUCER, SPEAKER, AUTHOR, CONSULTANT

Copyright by Melissa Hull

When it comes to your commitments, responsibilities and relationships, are you willing or are you unwilling to give your full self?

They’ll be upset if I don’t. And on and on and on. It’s so important to get clear on what you’re WILLING to do and what you’re UNWILLING to do. But that’s much easier said than done – unless you have these tricks up your sleeve. Ready to approach your life with a willing attitude? Let’s dive in.

Finding clarity in life, love or business al-

A Mini Reflection: Are You Willing or Unwilling?

most always demands that you ask yourself

Are You Really Willing?

the hardest question – the one you’ve been avoiding. Lately, as I’ve been restructuring my time and my passion, I’ve been asking myself a tough one.

Sometimes we agree to things or willingly show up for a commitment – but with a begrudging attitude. We agree to something we’re actually opposed to. Or we shift into passive resentment because we don’t want to be there. That’s not fair to you. It’s not fair to the person you committed to. And it doesn’t do anyone any good. So, first, we need to understand what it means to be TRULY willing. What does it look like to approach things with a willing spirit?

Am I willing to do this? Or am I just doing this because _____. I feel obligated. It’s the “right” thing to do. I feel guilty. I already said I would. I did it last year.

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Being truly willing means showing up with genuine enthusiasm to get the job done. It means you’re excited and proud to make your contribution. True willingness is giving 110% of your effort, plus some of your heart. You may be wondering WHY? Isn’t it easier to just do the things we


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