Are you waiting for the "perfect" moment to start that something you dream about? Perhaps you've delayed applying for a new job until you feel you have enough experience, or you've held off on signing up for a 5k run until you believe you'll have really good times. The truth is, we all tend to wait on everything – waiting for a raise to be happy, waiting to buy nice clothes until we lose weight. We fall into the trap of thinking we need to be fully ready and confer dent before starting. But here's the kicker: we are never fully ready for anything.
To excel at anything, you need practice. And to practice, you need to start doing. It's a catch-22 situation because we hesitate to start towards our goals because we don't have enough experience, yet to gain practice, we must start doing. We find ourselves in a cycle of waiting for external validation to tell us we're doing a good job – as parents, athletes, professionals – instead of recognizing our own worth.
Self-perception plays a pivotal role in this cycle of waiting and procrastinating. When we lack confidence and hold a negative view of ourselves, it reflects in our tendency to put off the things we desire – whether it's losing weight, seeking a promotion, or embarking on new adventures. But what if we took a leap of faith? What if we decided to embody the person we aspire to be, even before we feel fully ready?
Think about it for a moment, have you heard about fake it till you make it? While I'm not exactly saying that, it has its roots on it. How will you fake it? You will need to ask yourself, how will you behave, think and feel once you have achieve what you want. So, if you want to lose weight, you might be someone that makes healthy food choices. Start asking yourself, who do you need to be.
The key lies in starting small. If you want to wake up early, begin by setting your alarm just 10 minutes earlier each day. Avoid the pressure of an overnight transformation. Understand that the journey towards your goals is a process, not an instant shift .... Hello the pitfall of instant gratification. Over the years, we've accumulated evidence of our limitations, reinforcing the belief that we can't achieve certain things. It's time to start creating tiny pieces of evidence that demonstrate it is possible.
Remember, a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. Taking that leap of faith, no matter how small, is essential. Waiting for the "right" moment may lead to a life of perpetual waiting. It's about cultivating the courage to embrace imperfection, to accept that the initial steps may be shaky and scary (or maybe terrifying) but they are vital in propelling you forward.
So, whether it's chasing a dream, pursuing a passion, or making a change, don't let the fear of imperfection hold you back. Start today, start now – in each small step you take lies the power to transform your life. Dare to believe in yourself, to trust in your capabilities, and to take that leap into the unknown. Because in the act of starting, you uncover the limitless potential within you.
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