The truth is there’s always a reason to not do something or to not say something. There’s always a reason to not take action. There’s always a reason to not make a change.
We can always come up with a reason why. Not now. Maybe later. I don’t know enough. I’m not ready. What if they say no?
I would be willing to bet that one of these many reasons has held you back. You’re not alone. I’ve been right there with you. I don’t have time, or I need more information are some of my go tos.
The truth is that it’s ok. You can’t change the past, but you can change the present and maybe even the future. One small step can change everything if you want. Sometimes our biggest dreams can seem unattainable. We just don’t know how to get there. Breaking those dreams down into steps can make some dreams attainable.
I started my business by breaking it down into small steps. Choose a name. Design a logo. Register with the State of Maine.
I passed my certification program to be an empowerment coach with small steps. I signed up. Completed Lesson 1. Completed Lesson 30. Completed Call 1. Completed Call 30. Reviewed notes and started completed final assignment questions for 1. Repeat Day 5. I reviewed and clicked submit.
It doesn’t mean that I knew everything as I was doing it or that I do now, but I did it anyway. The moment of hitting submit was terrifying. Those voices inside of you that say, what if. What if I’m wrong? What if I fail?
The truth is you don’t know if you don’t try. I spent so much of my life not trying because of the what-ifs. Who knows what kind of life I missed by not trying, but the truth is that I can’t change my past, but I can change what I do at this moment.
Who knows what the future holds for any one of us? We may think we know, but one choice could potentially alter the course forward. The truth is that anything’s possible, but we have to try. We can’t live our life based on the what-ifs. We must live for our dreams. That might mean confronting our fears. Overcoming our pride. Who knows what you might uncover? The truth is only you know. What may have been true about you in the past doesn’t have to govern the remainder of your life. The truth is yours!
What is your truth? Let me know. Do you want to know more about what I do? Click here to book a discovery session or an appointment.