You block your dream when you allow your fear to grow bigger than your faith. ~Mary Manin Morrissey
After a couple of years of feeling overworked, unhappy, and unfulfilled in life, I set out to discover my purpose so that I could take control of my life while making a difference in the lives of others. In 2007, I got this epiphany that I was to inspire others to succeed in life. So I started a business, got certified in seminar training on Women’s Issues, self- published my first book, and eventually became certified as a Life Coach. I thought I was on my way to living my dreams when fears, doubts, and insecurities took over my thoughts. The next thing I knew, I had given up on my dreams and again settled on a life that felt comfortable and easy to navigate.
However, I became fed up with settling for less than I desired, so I set an intention to create and live a more passionate, purposeful, and successful life and inspire others to do the same. So I restarted my business and am committed to realigning my life with my passions, purpose, and big dreams as a Life Coach and Writer.
Let me share with you 3 things that helped me let go of the fear so that I could move forward with my goals and dreams? Maybe they will help you too.
- Make a firm decision- I had to decide between fear, which meant settling for less than I desired in life, or I could choose faith, trusting in the purpose and plan of God for my life.
- Find out what you’re really afraid of- For me, it was fear of not being good enough. I felt people would judge me and say that I did not know what the heck I was doing.
- Be willing to move forward in spite of your fears- As the saying goes fear is simply, false evidence appearing real. Fear can halt you, however, it does not have the power to stop you.
What will you do to move forward with your goals and dreams? Share your comments below. What you have to say matters. It just may be the thing that encourages someone to move past their fears in life.
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