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Dreams Come True by Staring Down Obstacles

Posted on October 3, 2011 | 9 Comments

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Do you have a dream list? A list of at least 10 things you wish you could do. Yet, you aren’t making your dreams come true, because all you see are obstacles standing in your way.

I’ve long held onto the dream of writing a book. Yet, I let internal obstacles, like doubt and uncertainty, stop me. After blogging for a year, I found the courage to put my thoughts together in an e-book to share with you.

The day arrives when I sit down to write, and my anxiety spikes. I worry that no one will find it useful or interesting. Or, maybe I won’t be able to finish it.

I find myself at a crossroads where I am the obstacle. I can let the worry direct my path or I can keep moving toward my goal in spite of my worry.

I chose to start writing, and not let the worries stand in my way. I focus on my goal of completing the book, instead of the what ifs spinning in my head. And, my worry gets quieter as I pay less attention to it. 

“Obstacles are like wild animals. They are cowards, but they will bluff you if they can. If they see you are afraid of them…they are liable to spring upon you; but if you look them squarely in the eye, they will slink out of sight.” ~Orison Swett Marden

I stared my obstacles down by continuing movement toward my goal. Now, I am excited to share my excitement with you of a dream fulfilled.

What are your dreams? Is worry standing in the way of making a dream come true?

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Or, would you like to take a stand in the face of everyday worries? While I haven’t learned how to eliminate worry, I have learned how to interrupt worry and release built up tension.

If you would like to learn more, please subscribe to my mailing list. You will receive my FREE e-book, Take Charge of Your Worry, plus regular e-mail updates on my latest articles.

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In this e-book, you will learn over 10 ways to manage anxiety without medication:

  • What you can do to relieve tension
  • What you can say to interrupt worry
  • How to recognize sneaky worry
  • How to adapt the strategies and find what works best for you (2 printable worksheets)

You can’t eliminate all worry, but you can show your worry that you are in charge. Take a stand and find:

  • Your confidence boosts
  • You invite joy and peace
  • You release tension
  • You prevent worry from creating more symptoms and relationship problems

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7 Motivational Tools for Your Personal Climb

Posted on February 8, 2011 | 4 Comments

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“I can almost see it,
That dream I am dreaming.
But there’s a voice inside my head saying,
"You’ll never reach it."
Every step I’m taking.
Every move I make feels
Lost with no direction.
My faith is shaking.”                                                                                                      The Climb by Miley Cyrus

Do you ever have one of those dreams where you can’t reach your destination? Ridiculous obstacles stand in your way. It seems impossible. Waking up is  a blessing.

Our waking goals are reachable. We hand pick our goals. The obstacles that stand in our way are typically inside us. When goals are far away, doubt and fatigue can set in.

Motivation is at our finger tips to sustain us through our personal climbs. What motivates you?

7 Motivational Tools for the Climb

1. Persistence – Change takes time. Even with continued effort, change can move up and down. We need repetitions to make new habits stick. Keep leaning into your goal, even after you fall down.

2. Focus – Catch yourself focusing only on negatives. Instead focus on what you know. It’s okay to focus on what you want to learn, but focus on where you are sure. What you are good at.

3. Joy – Keep learning and growing, yet find joy in each day. If you wait to be happy, you will miss out on possibilities right in front of you. What is energizing and renewing to you?

4. Creativity – Think outside the box. If you are trying to change an old habit, what else can you do to blow off steam? Try something new until you find what works for you. Not what you read, but what is yours.

5. Curiosity – Think of your personal climb as an adventure. Your very own  journey. Not to be ashamed, but to be celebrated. What have you learned about yourself? How have you grown?

6. Boldness – The payoff must be greater than the cost of letting go of old habits. When benefits outweigh the costs, nothing seems to stop us. We tackle goals boldly. Initiating the climb feels like we’ve already arrived.

7. Distinctive – You aren’t your goal. Be who you are. A person on a journey with hills, valleys, and plains. While you may put a lot of energy into your personal goals, don’t let your goals define all of you.

I’m not very patient but I am persistent. I keep at it, even if I don’t enjoy it. I’m working on finding joy in the climb. I’m always learning and growing, a work in progress.

My passion is coaching others. And, I’ve seen the power of a choice. Small steps repeated turn into big change over time.

You don’t need to possess all 7 tools to reach your climbing goals. Which one helps you sustain your motivation or get back on track when you’ve fallen?

“Ain’t about how fast I get there.
Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side.
It’s the climb.” By Miley Cyrus

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