Thursday, December 4, 2014

Don't Miss the Boat


We are all guilty of it. You start working towards a goal, whether it is to run a 10K or join the circus and in kicks that moment of self-doubt. I get it. You are putting yourself out into the unknown, which can be scary. We all put off doing things we know we should do because of uncharted territory, what other people may think or feelings of unworthiness. Following your dreams can bring up many feelings, such as:

People won’t get it.

I don’t know enough.

What if people think it’s stupid?

Will anyone care?

My family won’t like it.


Does any of this sound like you? Don’t worry. This is your mind’s way of trying to keep you safe. If people laughed at you when you were younger, your brain is trying to prevent it from happening again. But now you are all grown up.


The first step is to understand why you are stuck. What are you putting off that would make the biggest difference in your life? Here’s a hint. It is usually that thing you keep saying you will do, or what you won’t stick with even if you know it is for your own good. Now it is up to you to push past it.

Make that conscious decision just to do it already. Henry Ford once said, “If I asked people what they wanted, they would have said a faster horse.” You can worry about what others think or get things done before that ship has sailed.

Where are you going to take action today?

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