In today’s post you will learn a bit about me (and my insecurities!) but my goal is to give some inspiration for you to apply to your own life, no matter what stage you are in.
I think we can never be aware enough of how short our time on this earth is, even for those who get to live many years. When I look back on my life, I have so many memories of myself being wasteful of time, resources, relationships and opportunities. I am hyper aware that I could have done and been so much more. It is not something I dwell on much because I can’t change it, but the memories motivate me to do things differently today and tomorrow.
As many motivational coaches can attest, it is very hard for a person to just get themselves to do something. I think a lot of action has to come from what you believe of yourself (amongst other things) and what you’re worth.
I’ve always read blog posts assuming that the person who wrote them had everything in their life put together. Their ducks were all lined up. They had the ease and freedom to write. They had complete financial peace. No worries, no rushing and no failure. I had decided in my mind that they deserved all of that. I also subconsciously believed that the opposite was true for me.
But now I realize three things:
I was judging their life based on the tiny amount that was revealed through their online posts.
Even if they did have all the wonderful things (and I hope they did), it is none of my business and shouldn’t affect my efforts.
I had just as much capability to write and express myself as they did, even with many other commitments.
After many years of feeling like I’m struggling, like things will eventually come together, like I can’t be at peace until there is a certain amount of order, like my success will be handed to me as soon as I’m successful (uhh…what?), I’ve decided enough is enough! Seeing other people do what I want to do should be a wonderful sign that there is plenty of room for me to join in.
I can have a blog just as much as the next person. I can be broken and struggle, as much as the next person. It’s only in sharing with each other, encouraging and supporting each other and persevering when things are tough, that things can actually change for the better.
So I am trying to do more of the things that really matter. My theme for this year, if I even have one, is to make things happen. Not just things, but the right things. The things that have been nagging at me for months or years. The things that I always found an excuse not to do. The things only my ideal self gets to do. Hence, me writing more. Whenever I picture my ideal life, I am always writing. It’s weird because I never had any formal training on it, I don’t think I’m particularly good at it and I haven’t done much of it. But I am pushing through these facts and still committing to a new status quo for my life. I’m not manifesting anything, faking it till I make it, or claiming any expertise. I’m simply enjoying the process.
Is there something in your life that you want to prioritize more? What is stopping you? Is it a belief or is it a reality?
How can you renew your daily routine to reflect this new priority?
Is there someone that can keep you accountable?
I can assure you, you are not alone! Whatever it is, I want to know what is exciting for you in this season, so please share it in the comments.
