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Have you ever been presented with that golden opportunity that you knew you wanted, but didn't take? What stopped you? Who were you afraid of letting down - your family or yourself?
It wasn't until turning 50 that I discovered something. I wasn't afraid of failure, I was afraid of success.
I got so used to the status quo, that I didn't know what I would do if I actually did succeed.
How would my life change? Was I ready for it? Would I know what to do? I knew how to struggle, but if I reached success could I pull that off? Could I become a leader or would people see through me and realize I was a fake? I didn't know, but I suddenly knew I had to try.
More than half my life was over and I hadn't really accomplished anything. I was no further ahead than when I graduated. My life had turned out nothing like I planned. I felt like I had been sleepwalking through it with no idea of where I was headed or why. It was a major turning point for me. I finally discovered the person I was meant to be. I stopped worrying about what others thoughts or how they perceived me.
It was what I thought that mattered. I had dreams and goals and I was determined to achieve them. I knew if my life was going to change, then I had to do it. If it's to be, then it's up to me, became my mantra.
Life took on new meaning. I decided that fear would no longer keep me from experiencing joy in my life.
I didn't want to just exist. I wanted a life filled with passion, happiness, success, and freedom.
I wanted to try things I had never done before. I wanted to have fun!
"It's never too late to become what you might have been." ~~ George Eliot
I became aware of how thoughts or words, whether positive or negative, have on our lives when heard over and over again? They have the power to shape the person we become. Just like a song you've heard and can't get out of your mind for days after, negative thoughts can affect us the same way.
Studies show what you focus on most, you'll move towards. If you focus on all the negatives in your life, then you'll attract more of the same. These thoughts eventually become habit. You start to believe them and your life becomes a self-fulfilled prophecy. That's why affirmations are so powerful. They work the same way.
Focus on positive thoughts and you'll get positive results. People are attracted to those that believe in themselves.
Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny. ~~ Frank Outlaw
Decide now what it is you want. Where do you see yourself in 5, 10 or 20 years if you continue doing the same things? When presented with an opportunity or a challenge, ask yourself some questions. What will happen if I don't take any action? What will the outcome be? Well, most likely, nothing will change. You'll stay stuck or live in fear. Now, ask yourself what will happen if you take that risk? You could find a job you love, be earning more money, or have more time with loved ones. Which of these scenarios appeals to you most? You have a choice. What actions you take or don't take next will determine the course of your future.
Deciding what you want is your first step. Once you know that, make a plan and know your WHY. Without having a clear focus as to what you want to achieve, it will just be a wish. Next, visualize it. See it, feel it, as though you have already achieved it. Visualization is very powerful. If you see it and believe it, your mind will find a way to make it happen. Now, put your thoughts into action.
There is more I want to learn and experience and I'm ready for the challenge. I hope you are too. There's a saying, "the journey of a thousand miles, begins with a single step. Are you ready to take it? If not, what's holding you back?
~by Angela Thompson~
It wasn't until turning 50 that I discovered something. I wasn't afraid of failure, I was afraid of success.
I got so used to the status quo, that I didn't know what I would do if I actually did succeed.
How would my life change? Was I ready for it? Would I know what to do? I knew how to struggle, but if I reached success could I pull that off? Could I become a leader or would people see through me and realize I was a fake? I didn't know, but I suddenly knew I had to try.
More than half my life was over and I hadn't really accomplished anything. I was no further ahead than when I graduated. My life had turned out nothing like I planned. I felt like I had been sleepwalking through it with no idea of where I was headed or why. It was a major turning point for me. I finally discovered the person I was meant to be. I stopped worrying about what others thoughts or how they perceived me.
It was what I thought that mattered. I had dreams and goals and I was determined to achieve them. I knew if my life was going to change, then I had to do it. If it's to be, then it's up to me, became my mantra.
Life took on new meaning. I decided that fear would no longer keep me from experiencing joy in my life.
I didn't want to just exist. I wanted a life filled with passion, happiness, success, and freedom.
I wanted to try things I had never done before. I wanted to have fun!
"It's never too late to become what you might have been." ~~ George Eliot
I became aware of how thoughts or words, whether positive or negative, have on our lives when heard over and over again? They have the power to shape the person we become. Just like a song you've heard and can't get out of your mind for days after, negative thoughts can affect us the same way.
Studies show what you focus on most, you'll move towards. If you focus on all the negatives in your life, then you'll attract more of the same. These thoughts eventually become habit. You start to believe them and your life becomes a self-fulfilled prophecy. That's why affirmations are so powerful. They work the same way.
Focus on positive thoughts and you'll get positive results. People are attracted to those that believe in themselves.
Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny. ~~ Frank Outlaw
Decide now what it is you want. Where do you see yourself in 5, 10 or 20 years if you continue doing the same things? When presented with an opportunity or a challenge, ask yourself some questions. What will happen if I don't take any action? What will the outcome be? Well, most likely, nothing will change. You'll stay stuck or live in fear. Now, ask yourself what will happen if you take that risk? You could find a job you love, be earning more money, or have more time with loved ones. Which of these scenarios appeals to you most? You have a choice. What actions you take or don't take next will determine the course of your future.
Deciding what you want is your first step. Once you know that, make a plan and know your WHY. Without having a clear focus as to what you want to achieve, it will just be a wish. Next, visualize it. See it, feel it, as though you have already achieved it. Visualization is very powerful. If you see it and believe it, your mind will find a way to make it happen. Now, put your thoughts into action.
There is more I want to learn and experience and I'm ready for the challenge. I hope you are too. There's a saying, "the journey of a thousand miles, begins with a single step. Are you ready to take it? If not, what's holding you back?
~by Angela Thompson~
