Is it time to re-think it?
What have you written off because...
You've been thinking about that thing for a while now and still haven't done anything about it. You're not alone. Our brain's default is to look for trouble…it's built that way. It's not unusual at all to become doubtful or probably more accurately, fearful, when we're looking at doing something new. It's that "fight or flight" overreaction that our reptilian brains do anytime we entertain doing something different. Even if it is for positive reasons. The fact that we are going to expend energy that will occupy our brain and distract it from keeping us safe, is enough to send it into a tailspin...hence the doubt, fear, and ultimately, INACTION.
Not very practical at all...
We allow that voice in our head to give us all the reasons why it can't happen. Check in. Is it even your voice? There can be a whole choir in there that doesn't even belong to you.
I'm thinking, if you're going to spend energy worrying about all the things that could go wrong, you may as well use that energy to contemplate what could go right. What if, instead of looking for the problem, you imagine the possibilities?
What if it did work out?
It's easier to tell ourselves that it wouldn't work out anyway. It feels safer and can calm you down. Except...except it's bullshit. You didn't come here to settle, did you?
Take a moment now to think of a time in your life when you did something new despite what that voice in your head was saying. Maybe it's a time long ago, you know, when you were a kid or a teenager perhaps? Why? Because back then we often acted before we thought too much about something. Not necessarily a good practice then, however I'm thinking it's probably something really useful to tap into now? When you look back now, at that lived experience, what do you notice about how you felt? A sense of pride perhaps or a "no regrets" feeling? Whatever it is, what if you bring that feeling to this current situation you are putting off? What changes when you do that?
Telling ourselves something won't work out keeps us small and safe and gets us off the hook from being the fullest, most badass version of ourselves. That doesn't sound at all how I want to live my life. How about you? Is hanging out in the safe zone where you want to be? I didn't think so.
Let's get to it...
Are you willing to try this out?
Your challenge for the next week...
Whatever it is that you've been putting off, ask yourself the question: What if it did work out?
Maybe make a list, to counteract the list you already have (even if it's only in your head) for why it won't work out. Be courageous and bold and see what shows up for you. Sometimes seeing something in print can make the difference you need to take the first step.
It's the end of the year and my schedule is full, but feel free to Contact me I'm thinking that starting fresh in 2022 may be a good idea?
Stay safe and well.
Cheers,
Ann