I'll warn you now, this is sort of a stream of consciousness post and I'm not entirely sure where it's going to end up but I need to try..so here it goes.
I learned a hard lesson this week and it's still toying with me. I don't want to go into too much detail but basically I hesitated, I made excuses for why I shouldn't go for it and ultimately talked myself out of it...essentially closing the door in my own face. Then as I watched from the sidelines, I realized my mistake and now I'm completely restless and mad at myself.
Ever heard the expression: "Life only hands you situations you can deal with?" Well, I'm hoping that's true because I'm in a weird unsettled place now, stuck between trying to go for it all, not knowing the outcome will be and holding up in lieu of taking the risk. My heart has one opinion and my mind has a different one.
Normally my dad would talk me through these types of scenarios but since he's not here, I'm left to figure it out.
Why am I telling you all this? I'm not really sure except to make sure that if the opportunity is in front of you and your balking...don't. Take it....Run with it....Be ready for challenges and handle them with grace. Excel. Don't be afraid, be confident because if you aren't confident in yourself no one will be.
You got this...now go!
Ha! Me too!! My mind is totally getting in my way and I'm over-thinking things. I agree that we need to seize those opportunities but at the same time, don't be so hard on yourself. It's human and it's scary to go after something that you want. But lesson learned, right? We take these lessons and we do it differently the next time around.
ReplyDeleteI go through these moments too. Questioning, doubting...Thanks for the pep talk! I'm ready to go!
ReplyDeleteYeah! Go get em
Deletedon't beat yourself up...just tuck these feelings away so that next time an opportunity comes and you're scared, you can remind yourself that you're awesome and can do anything!
ReplyDeleteGood advice. I definitely don't want to feel like this again. That's for sure.
DeleteMe too! Seriously! I have this internal struggle and have started doubting myself and whether or not I can reach my goal of running my first 50 miler :(
ReplyDeleteLove "be ready for challenges and handle them with grace"!
Thanks! I guess it's moments like this that make us stronger.
DeleteThis is exactly what I've been feeling like lately. I've decided that I'm done being afraid.
ReplyDeleteTOTALLY! Being afraid is NOT FUN!!
DeleteI wrote a similar post today, realizing how my running has given me the confidence to take risks in life as well. Thinking of you- and you're strong. You've got this!
ReplyDeleteThanks. Loved your post by the way. I definitely miss running.
DeleteI practice daily not to over-think what ought not to be over-thought :)
ReplyDeleteYou are wise! I'm just a young grasshopper still. :)
DeleteGreat advice! I bet there is something even better waiting for you around the corner that you just needed to learn this lesson in order to get to!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteAmen sister! I am the queen of over thinking things. Sometimes you do have to just GO! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you...Overthinking can be so debilitating.
DeleteI commend you for sharing the feelings that everyone has at some point. Have a great weekend....and go for it! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks. :) You too.
DeleteTotally been there before!
ReplyDeleteHa! Thanks.
DeleteGreat Post! I just caught myself doing this the other day. Thinking about pursuing a new profession which will require some self study and exams. And I was like well, its too hard. But why should that stop me? If it was easy, everyone would do it. What if I can't do it? which brought me back to But what if I don't try? I am going for it! :)
ReplyDeleteYou should do it! That's exactly the subject matter I'm referring too. Time to take a chance!
DeleteDid you read Tina Fey's book? One of the things that stuck with me was "say YES" from the "rules of improv" section. So often, my gut reaction is "no," but saying "yes" is where life gets amazing.
ReplyDeleteNo but it sounds like a should. Yes is a funny word.
DeleteThat's right. I've learned my lesson.
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