I had a client recently that had brilliant ideas for her time with me as a life coach. She had clearly defined objectives and goals, including forming better work and time management habits. She really thought these things through but, as clear as she was about what she wanted, she wasn’t committed to taking the first step. She wanted to bask in the glow of the results.
It’s such a beautiful thing when a client gains clarity about what they want. This future visioning can be incredibly inspiring and motivating….but it can also be daunting and debilitating.
Where do I start? What is holding me back? What if I don’t succeed? What if it turns out to be a big mistake?
Fear is part of the process of change and growth. We tend to settle with our present circumstances as a result because, even if we are miserable where we are, it is familiar.
Getting out of your own way means not letting the fear of what could happen get in the way. You are noticing your negative emotions around where you are. YES! They are real! Don’t let anyone, including your fear, tell you what you are feeling.
Get clear about what your vision looks like. Use all your senses to imagine it as what you want. Really step into that vision!
Here’s the challenge: What can you do TODAY to begin moving toward that vision?
This is where clients get stuck and fall back into settling. “It’s fine. I’ll just work a few more years and come back to this later.” Or, “I need to do ______ before I can start working towards my vision” And the “to do” list just grows instead of shortens so the vision always feels far off and becomes less vibrant as time goes on.
Decide that you want something different, Don’t let yourself talk yourself out of it. You have that clarity for a reason.
What can you do TODAY to begin moving toward that goal? Become the person who will live that vision. Who will you be when you have realized the life you want?
Take a step today to become the YOU that naturally connects with YOU and easily knows what to do to finally say “I am now living my vision. OMG!! Pinch me!”
Need help getting started? Contact a life coach. We are ready to support you and love sharing your journey!!!
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