Is This Really Me?

Today I thought I’d touch on a blog post – one my dad, Kevin, sent me last week.  This article is by Steve Pavlina; his website is titled “Personal Development for Smart People”.  The article deals with a problem many of us have had – which is, no matter how hard we try, we just can’t find what we’re looking for.

Now, I do believe there are many people out there who know exactly what they’re looking for in a piece of furniture – and in life for that matter.  I am certainly not one of them.  I could fall in love with a new chair or sofa every week.  And I am always completely convinced that it’s the right piece for me…until something new comes in the next week.  Decisions are definitely difficult for me.  I think this is why Pavlina’s article made such an impact on me.

Pavlina says the key to making decisions is:

“For each alternative you’re considering, ask yourself, “Is this really me?” What you’re asking is whether each path is a fair expression of who you truly are.  To what degree does each option reflect the real you?”

Pavlina’s suggestion lends itself perfectly to furniture shopping.  There are so many great styles and looks out there – the process can be completely overwhelming.  Which is why CCINO and by Design offer complimentary design service to our customers.  We want to make sure that you not only get high quality, unique, custom designed furniture – we want to make sure that what you’ve purchased…really is you. Our designers help you ask all the right questions – and determine if the look is not only stylish and comfortable – but really reflects your lifestyle.  Which means…our designers are constantly asking themselves – is this really my client?

Pavlina says this new way of thinking has completely changed his decision making ability.

“So I decided to make this decision by looking at each candidate desk and asking myself, “Is this really me?”  I went back to the same local store, and it was an amazingly different experience.  Instead of looking for what I wanted, I looked for who I was.”

Check out Pavlina’s article here and tell me what you think.  Or better yet – try his great suggestion during your next shopping trip.

Talk soon.

Brooke