Self doubt and fear? Don't we all have it a time or two in our lives? Some of us have it way too often. Fear is one of our biggest set backs when it comes to following our goals and dreams. Most of us will never follow through with our dreams because we are afraid of failure, being ridiculed, let down, unappreciated, the list goes on.
Sarah and I have experienced this many times in our Barn Charming business and then all over again once we started the process for our new platform and journey. Owning a small business is difficult enough and when we began to make the changes our fear and self doubt set us back. It set us back so far that we didn't launch it for 5 months even though everything was ready, we just weren't and continued to come up with excuses to put it off. Too often the fear of criticism from peers alone can control your actions, but without taking that chance and putting yourself out there you will never truly know.
Maybe you've been soul searching and know you have bigger and better plans ahead, but still haven't quite figured those out. I highly recommend Tom Rath's book "Strength Finder." This book helps you to understand where your natural talents lie. Maybe this is what is causing the fear to set you back from doing what you love and being truly happy. Or, maybe you are just needing some motivational encouragement like I seek so often in a sometimes harsh world. Author and Harvard-trained happiness researcher, Shawn Achor writes "When we begin to see our world more positively and realize we can overcome challenges, we summon the drive to achieve personal and professional goals." His book "before happiness: the 5 hidden keys to achieving success, spreading happiness, and sustaining positive change" will bring on a new outlook of how you should be approaching your goals, whether personal or professional.
You are not alone! You have us! We have been living it, experiencing it and working through it! There are also other great books written by intelligent, amazing authors to give you that much needed push, pep talk, inspiration, and motivation that you were searching for.
Believe in yourself because truly, you are your own worst enemy when it comes to the fear of failing. Be your own inspiration and inspire others going through what you are going through. That's why we are here. We want to inspire you!
Stop finding excuses, make the time, face your fears, and go for it! You got this!
XOXO - Britney
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