“Don’t let today’s
disappointments cast a shadow on tomorrow’s dreams.” ~Unknown
How many times have you gotten
yourself super psyched about a new dream? You see it in your mind. You feel
yourself running through that finish line. You hear the introduction before you
go on stage. You see the direct impact you make on a community from the
generous gift you donated. You call your closest girlfriend and share your well
thought out plan and you have her full support. You sit down and put your pen
to the paper, your fingers to the keyboard and your ear to the phone. You are
in hustle mode and no one can stop you! Except…. You.
But, it’s not really you,
because it’s really those 6 organizations you called who said they cannot
support you at this time. As well as the two banks that denied your loan and of
course the dear family members who made it clear that what you are doing is
outrageous and you need to be more realistic.
Ma’am, I am here to remind you
that no one can stop you except you. Your vision is your vision. Your actions
are your actions and your will is your will. You are here with a divine
appointment to act on the gifts, strengths and visions that are inside of you. So
I am going to give you a five step strategy to press pass the gloom to focus on
your BOOM.
1. Acknowledge
potential challenges and attack them.
Finances, time, degrees,
children, transportation, education, fear of rejection… list them all. Any and
everything you foresee as a roadblock, write them down and create a plan to
turn them into hurdles. Get the support you need. It’s harder to stray from a
well written plan than a great idea in your mind.
2. Get
to know you.
What makes you tick? What makes you sick? What turns
you on? What stops you in your tracks? What makes your blood boil? What
encourages you? We all have those people, places things and thoughts that
trigger us to run faster or come to a sudden halt. Write them down and
acknowledge them. Which ones are you comfortable with? Which ones do you want
to shift? How can you strengthen the areas you want to strengthen? You are
entitled to every emotion you feel whenever you feel it, however, it’s up to
you to know why you feel it and how those emotions serve you and hurt you.
3. Now
you know. A.C.T.
Now that you can identify your
triggers, what are you going to do with them? You are going to create a
strategy to stand on your emotions instead of losing yourself in them. In life,
the actions you take speak volumes about the person you are. Honor your truth
and stand in your greatness. You have Acknowledged
your challenges and now you are Creating
your “Win Strategy” to stay proactive in your thoughts and responses. As you
continue to work your plan and focus on the inner work, you will see the Transformation in your daily life and
soon realize the fears and the challenges you once endured are part of your
history. Acknowledge. Create. Transform.
4. Celebrate
you.
We learn early on that we
celebrate major milestones and accomplishments. Graduations, retirements,
birthdays, weddings, etc. are certainly worth celebrating, but when we
breakdown the essence of each of those celebrations, you are the common
denominator. You are the reason the celebration exists. You are powerful and
amazing! Why wait for a major accomplishment five years from now when you do
great things everyday? Celebrate you! Every goal you complete and every step
you take is a power move on your life journey.
5. Actions
speak louder than thoughts.
With all of the planning and
strategies you have created, old and new obstacles will show up. Remember, the
key to the planning and strategizing is the action. You have to look those
fears and those people in the eye and do it afraid. Stick to your plan and
stick to your truth. You are only as great as the person you allow yourself to
be. Tell that negativity to step aside so you can run on!
You are loved. You are great.
You are here on purpose. Show up and show out!
Kristin M. Young, “The Marriage Enthusiast” is a proud
supporter and staff member of Heal a Woman to Heal a Nation, Inc. She is
committed to supporting women in their journey to wholeness as individuals and
in their marriages. Let Kristin know your thoughts, share with us on FB or tweet using hashtag #hwhn!
