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I was having a discussion the other day about "timing". How there's no right or perfect time and yet, this is continually used as a reason to delay, to not get started.
I see you. You have a pain point, something that's getting in your way, holding you back and you wish it was different. Could be a belief, an underlying fear, a decision you've been "meaning to make", a lack of confidence...
It really doesn't matter what "it" is...
It's the curiosity around the waiting. The wondering...what if?
I'm deliberately referring to it as a "pain point" because waiting for things to get better or to take action can literally be painful.
Where did the idea that there's an ideal time come from? I don't know! That's why I'm asking you! We talk about the right time as if it's really a thing. People will even use words like the time isn't right right now... based on what?
Delaying making the decision to just get started, and then realizing, regretfully, that time has passed and you could've been feeling so much better about the situation a long time ago. Can you relate?
Ask yourself.
What's something I'm putting off right now?
What's stopping me from taking one micro step towards the thing I want to be, have or do? And want is key here...
There's always an underlying want...typically disguised by "I don't want" statements. Start there. Start by thinking about what you want.
It's easier to get started when you're moving towards something you want rather than trying to avoid something you don't want. Seems subtle and yet it's very different.
You have to know what you want and then decide that you're ready to take some sort of unbelievably small step towards it.
Ask for help, sign up for the class, hit send on the email, phone a friend. Whatever it is...the little steps get you in motion. And once you're in motion, that's where the momentum to keep going begins...
Are you ready?
Let's get to it...
Your challenge...
Pick somewhere in your life where you're waiting for the "right time". A place where you're tired of waiting to feel confident enough to take that step.
Ponder these questions:
What's holding me back? Probably the same things that hold just about everyone back:
Not trusting yourself enough to believe that you can do "it", that thing you want to do.
Being a beginner and trusting that you CAN grow a new skill.
Being afraid that someone will figure out that you don't know it all.
No one knows it all. NO ONE!
Having a mindset that keeps you looking for the downside rather than the opportunities.
Ask yourself...what if this does work out?
All of this is b******* and it's the thing that keeps you from how close you are to being the most confident version of yourself. From waiting for the right time to taking a step. It really is a micro step.
There's no time like now to get started. Make the decision to act...start with the smallest action. Repeat. Because regret is real and action usually doesn't lead to regret.
Want to learn more about how a few sessions with me can dramatically increase your confidence? Contact me I guarantee you'll be glad you did!
Warmly,
Ann
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