When you’re focused on making your ideas blossom, it won’t be long until you bump up against some fears.
Maybe you worry about what other people will think.
Perhaps you doubt you can accomplish your goals.
Maybe you’re trying something no one else has done before.
Whatever your reasons, fear is a natural part of the process. It’s your inner voice trying to keep you safe.
The problem is that you can’t grow if you live in the safety zone. If you genuinely want to do that one thing you always wanted to do, leave the comfort of the known and familiarize yourself with the unknown.
While the journey is never easy, here are two easy ways to be floriferous and make your ideas blossom.
#1 Take a Baby Step
Do you have a big goal you want to accomplish? Are you in a hurry to get it all done? Are you obsessed with immediate results? Do you beat yourself up because you’re not fast enough, too lazy, unfocused, or inconsistent?
Stop overwhelming and frustrating yourself.
Rather than trying to eat the entire elephant, focus on taking one bite at a time. Small steps, mini-victories, bite-sized goals allow you to see progress and experience success.
A small achievement can be a motivating factor for you to keep going until you accomplish the next bite-sized goal.
And before you know it, you will have accomplished the big goal.
Keep taking baby steps so your big goal doesn’t feel quite so overwhelming or impossible.
#2 Seek Accountability
Do you fail to show up because you lack internal motivation? Do you start projects, but never finish them? Do you second-guess yourself all the time?
Stop letting yourself down. You owe it to yourself to finally make your ideas blossom.
If your idea means everything to you, get the courage up to make the first move. Tell someone about it or be bold and make a public announcement on social media.
Sometimes, overcoming fear is easier if you know other people are watching you.
Being asked about GoneGirlGo when I went on sabbatical always made me uneasy. Not only was I letting myself down, there were others counting on me too.
Hearing this enough – internally and externally, triggered my desire to write again, and pursue bolder goals.
Recently I assembled an advisory team to give me regular feedback about plans for GoneGirlGo.
And I’m working with a business coach again.
Do you see my point?
When you let others in on your plans, you’ll be more motivated to follow through and be consistent. Knowing there are others following you on your journey, can give you the courage to keep going, even on days when you don’t feel like it.
It helps to keep things simple when you’re floriferous. Start with these two simple strategies and see what happens. Journal about your experience implementing them. Keep me posted on your progress too. Leave a comment below or email me at zoe@gonegirlgo.com.
