This Is Too Hard
The status quo is comfortable, but frequently costly.
For years I have wanted to share my story in writing and in doing so, help others. And yet, I did not. When I got the idea to write this blog, and create a website, it felt so overwhelming; I did not know where to start.
It then occurred to me that when I was working to lose weight, or to solve my back pain, I had the same feelings. Where to start? What would work? This will take forever. This is too hard.
With the help of a coach, the question around this project became: what is the cost of NOT sharing my story and doing this project.
The way I see it, I have had two personal projects over the last ten years. The first was the transformation and healing of my physical body, the second was the transformation and healing of my mind. They intertwine, but the physical body changes started before the mental piece did.
As I considered the question my coach posed, I looked back at the costs I was living with before transforming my physical body and mental health. These costs were:
Living in physical pain;
Feeling depressed and having no energy for change;
Disliking the appearance of my physical body;
Feeling out of control;
Feeling SO OLD.
When it came to this project, the costs of NOT sharing my story were:
Saying no to anything good or interesting that may follow (personal growth, feeling successful, revenue opportunities, positive feedback, assisting others, creating a tribe);
Denying the surge of energy I felt every time I sat down to write with the intention of sharing my story in order to help others;
Denying the power of my voice and my experiences, which I know are impactful through my work at WW.
Use this question!! There is no aspect of life where it will not help you gain clarity. Feelings that come with the cost of not doing something include overwhelm, anxiety, feeling stuck, frustration, boredom, and feeling restless in your mind or body. The cost of inaction is steep, and action can be terrifying. But, ask yourself, what might be on the other side? In my wildest dreams what could come from taking the leap of faith, and jumping in with both feet?
