Finding Your Truth

At the beginning of a new year or a new season, many of us make plans to improve our lives. Spring has arrived, so we're spring cleaning--literally and figuratively. We dream of all the ways and possibilities for enhancing our lifestyles: increased income, more leisure time, stronger relationships, better health through diet and exercise, spiritual growth, etc. We want it all and we want it now.

However, to begin the process of improving our lives (and it is a process), we should first do an assessment of our strengths and weaknesses, acknowledge where we are, and make a plan to get where we want to be. Well, we rationalize, that will take too long. In reality, one of the main reasons this step takes so long is because we start to feel overwhelmed with the enormity of what we’re trying to undertake, and we get stuck. We want to see quick results, so we often decide to skip this vital step. Big mistake!

You see, the truth is, making the sweeping improvements we want to make will take time, patience, determination, and consistency. Are you geared up to make those changes to get from where you are now to where you want to be? Do you have what it takes? You definitely have what it takes, but it will also take sharpening and refining those attributes to see the results you want to see. However, let me warn you that trying to take on too much at one time is a sure-fire formula for failure.

Another mistake we make is allowing thoughts about the failures from our past to creep into our belief about what is truly possible for us in the future. We all fall and we all fail! The trick is to acknowledge whatever caused the failure, assess our weaknesses and potential challenges, and then get back up and try again. It’s only in the getting up that we realize that the falling or failing didn’t destroy us. In fact, it actually made us stronger and more prepared to tackle what lies ahead.

So, yes, I encourage you to make plans to improve your life. I encourage you to dream BIG! I also encourage you to acknowledge your truth—who you really are and what you are capable of accomplishing—and proceed ahead. Start by fortifying yourself from the inside out. Make purposeful decisions; be intentional about the words you speak—especially to yourself, the activities you participate in, and the people you spend your time with.

There’s one more thing I urge you to consider. Perhaps this process requires additional help; ask for it. There’s nothing shameful about being supported through this journey. The only shame comes if you passed up the support that could have brought about the desired changes because you failed to ask for it. There’s a scripture in the bible that says, “You have not, because you ask not”. If you’re ready, I’m here to support you. Visit www.PathwayToDestinyCoaching.com/coaching-programs/ for more information.