Women who stand strong are able to graciously receive from others and ask for help when they need it. They know how to delegate and let go of the results as well as live in a state of gratitude.  This doesn’t mean that they do not stay responsible. It means they are secure and confident enough to let others be themselves and appreciate them for their strengths and capabilities. As business women and mothers, they know how to appreciate themselves as well as coach others when they are having difficulty without micro-managing  or controlling them.

My experience in leadership coaching has shown me that women who have a difficult time receiving typically have a hard time feeling gratitude are more likely to be critical and un-accepting  of themselves as well as others.  These women typically have a difficult time receiving compliments or gifts.   In some cases it is actually painful for them and the people around them.

Some of the other behaviors of women who have difficulty receiving from others include not having a “free minute”.  Every bit of time is accounted for.  They’ve forgotten how to take time to sit and enjoy life.  These women are unable to celebrate their accomplishments,  tend to berate themselves for not having done better,  constantly nag themselves, question their decisions and blame themselves and others when something doesn’t go well even if it was out of their control.

If you are experiencing  any one of these behaviors it might be time to do an inventory on yourself using the list above.  It will help you discover what behaviors you need to retrain and/or get some outside help on.   In my next blog I will talk about what’s behind these behaviors and how to start changing them.

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