DO IT AFRAID!
Moving Through Fear to Achieve Your Life's Purpose
by Catrice Jackson
Stop complaining, worrying, contemplating, over-analyzing and hesitating about your life. You only have one life to live. --Catrice Jackson
Is there something you really want to do but are afraid to jump in, take the leap or face the unknown? Fear can be immobilizing and cause us to question ourselves, our ability, thoughts and decisions. When you let fear keep you stuck you internally stand still and your life seems to never move forward leaving you unsatisfied.
When you live in fear you think or say the following:
"I can't".
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"I don't have enough money or I can't afford it".
"I will when I get myself straight or my finances in order".
"I'll do it when the kids get a little older".
"I can wait because other things and people are more important".
Are you contemplating getting a new job or quitting your job? What is the worst that can happen if you do?
Are you considering starting a new business or being an entrepreneur? What will happen to your spirit/soul if you don't?
Are you thinking about leaving an unhealthy relationship? If you stay how much damage are you causing to your spirit and the spirits of your children?
Stop thinking about what will happen if you leave and instead focus on what will happen if you don't!
If you were to not wake up tomorrow morning, have you lived the life you desire? Have you loved people deeply? Have you spent the time with your children you desire? Are you doing what you love?
Stop right now and do the following:
1. Determine the reason you exist. Why are you here on this earth? Make it clear and specific and write it down.
2. Determine your deepest desire. What do you really want to be doing with your life? Do it now and take steps every day to live your passion.
3. Determine what is holding you back? Who and what is keeping you stuck and unfulfilled? Make a plan to remove this/them from your life.
4. Determine what your gifts are. What do you do that no one else can do? What natural gifts can you share with the world? Discover them and give back to the world. Start with the people closest to you. When you give unselfishly, you receive abundantly.
5. Stop complaining, worrying, contemplating, over-analyzing and hesitating about your life. You only have one life to live.
6. Determine your life goals. Make a list of 100 things you want to do before you die. Simple things, extravagant things and begin doing instead of dreaming. Each time you accomplish one, cross it off and move on to the next one.
Live life fully, boldly, fearlessly and do it afraid. Walk in faith taking one step at a time and know that everything you need you already have. Tap into your internal gifts, use them and share them with the world.
Your money will never be right, the time may never come, the plan will not be perfect and the voice you're waiting on to give you the green light may never be spoken. Listen to your voice, go in faith and LIVE!
Copyright ©2008 by Catrice Jackson
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About the Author: Catrice M. Jackson, M.S., LMHP and LPC is a Motivational Speaker, Experiential Trainer, Life Coach and the CEO of Catriceology Enterprises. Through her work, Catrice challenges people to turn off cruise control while teaching them to think holistically, develop intentional behavior, master emotional intelligence and cultivate authentic relationships. Catrice’s messages and workshops are informative, fresh, innovative and dynamic. Ultimately, participants will experience an “A ha” moment leading to change. Visit Catrice's blog at http://catriceology.blogspot.com .
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