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Sometimes when we have an opportunity to learn something new, it scares us.
"What if I suck at this?"
"Learning new things is hard."
"What if it's uncomfortable?"
"What if I fail?"
"What will others think of I do this?"
Here's the thing... it doesn't matter.
When you want something you haven't had before, it takes new mindsets and new actions. Those actions can be challenging, can make you doubt yourself and make you want to quit.
When I was practicing learning to use my new clip bike shoes and pedals, I fell. It hurt, but now that I know how to use them, my ride is stronger and I have a new skill.
Here's the other thing... my knee hurts today, but my psyche was fine in the moment, because I had expected to fall during the process. Having that expectation prepared me and when I did fall, I viewed it was simply part of the process.
Approaching an opportunity to learn with humility, and with the expectation that there may be a failure or two along the way creates a space for learning.
Embracing the possibility of discomfort facilitates growth.
What one person calls "discomfort and failure" another person calls "forward progress."
What can you undertake that you've been nervous about doing?
#SelfMastery #Mindset
I pride myself on being authentic on social media. Nothing in my social channels is fake or polished. However, being authentic doesn't mean I've shared everything publicly.
Those who know me well, know I tend to not talk about my challenges, because I strive to be a positive person. I'm just not a complainer. Buuuuut... it's going to be obvious that things have changed, so it's time for me to fill you in.
Whatever challenges you faced in 2020, and continue to face, I acknowledge and honor. In no way do I think my problems are the worst imaginable ... we all have our own unique set of circumstances and challenges, and all are valid. ❤
In looking at my own 2020 Cosmic Tally Board, I'm down one marriage, two houses, one business and a car.
HOWEVER, I'm also UP one Honda minivan and I'm taking that bad boy on the road for the next 12 to 18 months. I'm on The Healing Road, and that's why I built this community.
I believe we're all on a journey of growth and healing, so I created this community to ...
Things I’ve done for the first time this year
Stacking wins... hell yeah.
Went on the road and lived nomadically
Fell in love with pickle ball
Tried Zumba for the first time (I didn’t like it but I was proud of myself for trying it)
Ate grilled oysters and raw oysters
Fell in love with baked squash
Bought a road bike and began cycling with those scary clip-in shoes
Threw knives and stars this year
Started a monthly self-mastery zoom call
Recorded my first masterclass on building habits
Ran my first Clubhouse room
Joined a 10 month structured coaching program
I'm now keeping a separate journal for anything else that I try for the first time.
Branch out. Try things. Take a chance. What's the worst that can happen and what's the BEST that can happen?
My whole life I never liked squash or sweet potatoes.. Imagine my surprise when I discovered recently that I really do like them! I've added kabocha squash, acorn squash and butternut squash to my shopping lists and I couldn't be happier
I'm not sure if it's the change in my diet the last few years or simply the fact that as we get older our palate changes but I am absolutely delighted! The great news about squash is they are a fraction of the calories and carbohydrates of sweet potatoes so you can have them on a low carb way of eating! Especially if you have them plain with just salt and pepper.
Here's to branching out in all the ways!
