What is it we’re waiting for?

Often we know that something isn't right, that we want a different direction and a new chapter for ourselves…..

But, we are waiting for the day or point in the future, when everything is exactly where it needs to be before we take the leap, initiate the change, start to say no, move away from expectations, leave the job we don’t like and put ourselves first and so on.

The risk here is that the perfect point in the future isn’t real. It doesn’t exist, for any of us. So if we keep waiting for it, our days become weeks and they become months and we say no to risks which could reveal the exact opportunity that we need, but don’t see.

We often tell ourselves that one day we'll feel ready, or we'll feel more secure or have the resources, qualifications and courage to make choices that aren't underpinned by fear. Of course, some healthy fear stops us from making crazy decisions that really aren't a great idea, but how can we replace fear with 'healthy caution' and take risk that brings opportunity?

What is one thing you would like to do but have perhaps talked yourself out of it before even exploring the possibility? Reflect on the lat time you wanted do something but didn't (new job, new house, new relationships, new shoes!) What stories and reasons did you give yourself to not pursue this ….

Who are you listening to when you don't dare to make plans and embark on change? If it is other people’s expectations or the internal negative dialogue (that we all have!) then perhaps now is the time to listen to intuition and connect to your purpose.

What is one step, conversation or thought pattern you could start exploring today, that will support you take some risks and move on from the doubt?

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