Starting.....

Subconsciously, starting is hard until you finally take that first leap and one realizes it's all in the head.

I plan and plan and sit at the side lines scared to take the first swing. What if I miss? What if I strike out or let someone down? Maybe I don't want to be doing this? All these questions linger in my mind as I struggle to make the first move and just take action.

The mere act of acting produces results. It takes me one step closer to my goal. So why not start?

A big fear of mine about starting is simply a lack of direction and fear of the unknown. I don't really know where I'm suppose to be headed or what to do with my life so I feel incompetent.

Starting is hard and I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels this way. About two weeks ago, my dear friend and I challenged each other to "start and produce results." From our conversation, I'm confident we're both excited about the challenge because it's something we are both struggling with.

It's been two weeks since we've challenged each other. Every time I get discouraged to start, I think about our conversation and remind myself, “there's nothing to lose if I try, but I risk losing by not evening doing anything.”

Needless to say, the challenge has been positive and I'm glad I have the support and encouragement of those around me.