Plan for the pit stops.
On the way to getting that thing that you want, there are going to be moments where you may need to check in.
Going the distance. What exactly does that mean? As a former half-marathoner, I literally know what it means to go 'a distance' but going 'the distance' feels different. Perhaps because it's not as specific. The unknown.
When you're unsure of the distance, or running in unpredictable conditions, preparing for pit stops along the way just makes good sense. Pausing to re-fuel, catch your breath and re-energize. Maybe even take a peek at the roadmap to ensure that you are still headed in the right direction?
Here are a couple of questions to consider as pit stops as you continue running towards what you want....
Stay the course, or change the course?
From time to time, pause to assess whether you want to keep heading where you're going, or if you want to change direction. There's often more than one way to get somewhere, and most pathways are not linear. That's actually what makes achieving the final outcome so rewarding. Is it time to change direction?
Do you need to make a path, or take a path? Both can be useful.
Sometimes someone has already done the legwork and it makes sense to walk in their footsteps. Soak up their experience. That's where a mentor may be helpful.
Then there may be times when no one else has quite done the thing you want to do. This is where you will need to be brave and create your own path. That's where a coach to guide you may be helpful.
Take a look back for a moment.
There's nothing like 20/20 hindsight to bring clarity to a situation, to help you get your bearings again. Perspective. Actually being able to see how far you've come. This can often be quite enlightening. You may be quite surprised to see how far you've come already. Use this inspiration to propel you forward.
Are you ready?
Let's get to it...
Your challenge for the next week...
Pick one thing that you're working towards where you're running out of steam.
Ask yourself these questions:
Do I stay the course or change the course?
Where do I need to make a path?
Where could I benefit by walking in someone else's footsteps?
Reflect.
Take a look back at how far you've come. Use this inspiration as fuel.
Now get back to it! You've got this.
Is perfection stopping you from progressing? Contact me One thing that's become increasingly clear to me? Going it alone is not ideal.
Stay safe and well.
Cheers,
Ann
Are you prepared to go the distance?