Here is step #1 in keeping moving forward with this new year, or whatever new beginning you might be facing right now in your life.
1. Let go of THE PAST
I encourage you to not live in the past for your past does not equal your present. Yet, I have found that the past (everything from childhood experiences and memories to recent tragic events and daily challenges) is the number one thing that holds you back. I have seen even in myself and my coaching clients the fear of starting something is always coupled with having that elusive possibility of not finishing it, exhibiting some residue from a past storm that just passed through your life, seemingly coming from nowhere. Even though that thought can loom before a start of something, the reality is you can’t finish something you haven’t started. One of my favorite quotes is, “You don’t have to be great to start, you do, however, have to start to be great,” is applicable here. A new cycle or beginning is often a very exciting time filled with new beginnings, new ideas, a new semester usually at school, new hopes and dreams for the future. Don’t live in the future. Live in the now. It will be less scary and intimidating to start. Remember that today truly is the first day of the rest of your life. You are like a newborn baby with a clean slate. Once you surrender to that thought daily, for the next 30 days at least, you will habitually awaken with a much fresher look and keep moving forward.
2. Adjust your THINKING
Your thoughts are what guide your direction and are what guides your expectations. Sometimes I’ve heard people say, “Well, I’m hoping for the best, expecting and preparing for the worst,” is that effective? I don’t think so, I say expect the best, trust and be flexible in the process, focus on the greatest outcome possible for you and you will get what you focus on.
3. Take a step of FAITH
