This was a real problem for me as I was growing up. I lacked confidence in myself and if I mentioned to anyone an idea or dream I wanted, they would begin to defuse it with reasons why I couldn’t do what I wanted.
That was not the worst thing to happen. What was worst, was when I was alone with my thoughts and I relived the comments made to me about my dreams. Not only would I begin to accept and believe them, I would come up with my own creative ideas of why I would be wasting my time to even try.
My thoughts became my worst enemy. I chose to believe I could not do it and therefore, why try.
I am sorry to say, it took me years to learn what I was doing to myself. The good news is, I chose to change that kind of stinking thinking and it changed my world.
It wasn’t easy and some of my way of thinking about myself took years. That’s ok. The point is to choose today to make that change in how you see yourself and your dreams.
I still have some ways to go, but that’s ok too, because the journey I am on is awesome. I have met people who are willing to be there for me on my journey and when I go to fall, they are there to catch and support me.
We all need someone to be there to give us that little extra courage to go after our dreams. If that’s you, then follow me. I will lead you to some of those people who can help you and that includes myself.
Until next time, take care. lw