Life Coaching Tip: Once you decide to push past your worries and fully commit to your goals, you are telling your mind that what you want IS possible. Your brain will then make a shift, and thoughts of how to make it happen will override your fears. This insight can help you move forward faster, with far less drama!
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A few years back, unusually high-water levels affected the shoreline of Lake Erie, and the beach in our area was virtually erased for several months—a bummer for those of us who enjoy walking along the sandy beach in the summertime.
Fortunately, our favorite beach at the bluffs re-emerged, and, my husband, Jerry, and I were able to return to our weekend strolls along the shoreline.
One morning, we were surprised to discover that a familiar area of the beach—a stream that is often cluttered with piles of driftwood—had not disappeared despite being under lake water for several months.
This stream was a memorable landmark for us because we never knew what condition we would find it in. Sometimes it was almost impassable, and other times it was easy-breezy to cross over.
I must admit there had been times when we’d reach the stream, and I had my doubts that we could cross because the logs that we needed to walk over were spaced too far apart or ice-glazed. This was especially true if the day was cold because the thought of going for a frigid dip was not appealing!
Jerry and I were discussing this as we balanced on a log that bridged across the stream. Jerry reminded me that although there had been times we hesitated, there was never a time we didn’t rise to the challenge and go for it.
We always made it across to the other side.
He said this was true with just about anything we’d ever encountered in our lives. Even when we’d been worried about how things would turn out, once we committed to moving forward, we always reached our goals!
Interestingly, it rarely was as difficult as we thought it would be.
Can you relate?
When you face an obstacle, does your brain do that thing where it brings up every possible scenario that could go wrong—with a dash of dramatic flair?
Well, if you have a human brain, then I’m going to guess your answer is “yes.”
Notice what happens the next time you decide to ignore your worries and move forward with your goals instead. You will likely find that your brain will make a shift and thoughts of how to make it happen will override your fears.
This can be a subtle but mighty shift. This insight can help you move forward faster and with far less drama.
And, as with our stream crossings, it will rarely be as difficult as you think it will be.
Go for it, my friend!
PS: Ready to push past your fears and discover all that is possible? As your life coach, I can help you manage your fear and crush your goals! The first step is to schedule a free, consultation so we can talk about it. You can do it! Just take one step at a time…