What’s Your Net Worth? by Dr. Sharice Bradford

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I have repeatedly seen a quote that reads “you are the sum total of the five people you spend most of your time with”.  So I want you to take a moment and consider who do you spend the most time with?  

For those of us who are workaholics, it could be people from work.  For some of us, it’s friends.  Still others it's family.  There may also be mentors and business partners or associates.  It could be a mixture of all of the above.  

As you think of your five, think of their influence on your life.  Are the pouring into you (positively) or are they pouring on you(negatively). Do they add value or are they tanking your physical, mental and emotional stock?  

Think of the last time each of your five encouraged you, supported you, cheered you on or were there for you when you needed them.  Think of what deposits they have made into the food in your life.  How much positivity and sunshine have they provided?  

Now before I go on let me say that these relationships should be mutually beneficial.  The best return on your personal stock is the work you put in as well.  

So again I ask who are your five?  If there are people in your five who are lowering your emotional property value, let them go.  Shift the amount of time and attention you get them.  Cut the cords if necessary.  We are in the business of moving forward and you can’t always take everyone with you.  

If they are adding value and worth, thank them.  Send them a card in the mail, yes people still do that and people like to receive something other than bills in the mail.  Buy them a Starbucks or Dunkin’ Donuts gift card.  Let them know you appreciate the value they add to your life.  

 Make sure that you are adding value as well. Assess what you bring to your relationships and make sure that you are not subtracting value from yourself or others.  Nurture the relationships that raise your net worth and eliminate those who are lowering your net worth.  I have also heard it said that Your Network determines You Net Worth.  Again I ask what is your Net Worth? 

 Learn more about Dr. Sharice Bradford via her website at  www.structuredsoulwellness.org and follow her on Twitter @CoachSharice7

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