Scary Stuff
It's okay to be afraid. I'm scared a lot of the time.
Afraid of failure.
Afraid of other people seeing me fail.
Afraid of rejection, judgment, and discomfort.
Have you "fallen off the wagon?"
We've all heard of "falling off the wagon." The term originated in the early 1900s when people primarily rode wagons; the roads were unpaved and dusty, so water wagons were used to settle the dirt. If someone were trying to stop drinking alcoholic beverages🥃 they would say they were getting on the water wagon, meaning they were drinking water, not alcohol. But if they fell off the wagon, they were back at the saloon. The term got shortened over time to "off the wagon" and is still used when someone tries to quit drinking or taking drugs. We also use it when we slip back into old habits like eating processed convenience foods, overeating, and away from good habits like meal prepping, exercising, and drinking water.
What is the cost of doing nothing?
Last week I was at a conference and met a new friend who also happens to be an incredibly impactful business coach. As a result, I've been thinking about hiring a business coach but holding back for the following reasons.
Lasting Change is Possible
Sometimes life throws us off track, and soon the scale says we've gained 15 pounds, and we're tired all the time and not happy with where we are in life and worry about what's coming next. But the thought of making any changes is overwhelming, especially with everything going on all around.