“Change is risky.”
“Taking care of myself and my own needs feels selfish.”
“Following my heart’s desire feels unrealistic.”
“The thought of stepping out of my comfort zone gives me a lot of fear.”
“Advocating for myself is uncomfortable.”
If any of the above resonates with you, your fear, doubt, and discomfort are all valid. The critical question is, what do you need right now to get over these fears, doubts, and discomfort?
I asked myself the same question before I transitioned out of my corporate job. The fear that kept coming up was, “what if I fail?” I later realized the best answer to that was, “what if I succeed?”
The truth is, we are often the ones who hold ourselves back from achieving our best and creating a life we love. Most of us think it’s the external environment that causes chaos. But, remember, the outer world is a reflection of our inner world. If you want a meaningful change and pursue your version of success and happiness, everything has to start with you.