Just like that…SEVEN years! This week marks my seventh year as an entrepreneur! How is that possible?
This is not a "Top Seven" of my MOST important observations. There have been waaay more learnings that that! What this IS, is a list that I'm thinking will be useful for YOU.
In particular, I want to share some nuggets that will be helpful for you if you're starting something new, or simply starting to think about doing something new. Oh, and by the way, it doesn't have to be starting your own business. Those feelings of self doubt, fear, uncertainty and all of the other yucky feelings will come up when you want to do anything new. Here's a list of things to remember when those feelings come up (because, inevitably, they will):
Every expert starts out as a beginner.
Please read that again. It can feel awkward and uncomfortable when you're first learning something new or embarking on change. Think about any skill you have that you do without thinking now. I bet if you look back you probably had the very same feelings when you started learning that skill. The gift of 20/20 hindsight. As you embark on this thing, look for progress over perfection.
Fear is a liar.
As I've mentioned many times before, it's normal to feel fear: It's part of your biology, the brain's way of maintaining the status quo to keep you alive. You will feel fear, but don't let that stop you from trying something new. Fear tends to shrink in the presence of action.
Clarity IS a superpower.
You need to know what your desired outcome is if you want to stand a chance of getting it. This doesn't have to be huge. You don't need to know every detail out of the gate. Start with the first thing you can do, it could be investigating something on the internet, or calling a friend who knows someone they could introduce you to. Taking things step by step is how deep transformation can occur.
Don't wait until you feel ready!
The right time (which really doesn't exist) to do something actually may be now. You have all the skills, strengths and capabilities you need...promise. Confidence truly comes from doing, not talking about it, watching the video or "waiting until"....
Know your why.
Make sure it's yours! Sometimes you think you want something because someone else wants it for you. (Refer to last week's blog*) Take some time to get clear on why you want to start something.
Believe it's possible.
Even if it's one tiny cell of belief, you need to recognize that what you want is possible for you. Deep down, you probably do believe it is, or you wouldn't be spending so much energy thinking about it. When self doubt creeps in, you can lose the confidence that supports your belief. Surround yourself with people (or a coach?!!) who can see your potential.
Trust yourself.
You know more than you think you do.
Are you willing to give it a try?
Let's get to it...
Your challenge for the next week...
Check in with yourself this week. Have you been putting off doing something new? Re-read the list above and repeat as necessary.
The time is going to pass no matter what you do, so you may as well do something you want to do.
If you're not feeling confident about the first step: Contact me I don't want you to be looking back seven years from now, regretting not taking that first step.
Stay safe and well.
Cheers,
Ann
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