Learn to ascend beyond the poor vibration of what others expect you to be so you can honor the truth of who you are.
Life can be challenging and downright frustrating. There are so many hurdles to navigate, from figuring out your purpose to advocating for yourself, negotiating opportunities, and projecting confidence.
Recently, I made a huge life change—I relocated from NYC to the South. And, boy has it been scary! If you’re an entrepreneur or have ever made a decision with absolutely no guarantee of how it will turn out, then you know exactly what I mean.
Staying practical while dreaming big
I believe in transparency and not just when it comes to posting my highlight reel. So I’m going to share that I’ve also returned to a day job. I accepted a position at a locally-owned and operated chain The UPS Store, as a Business Manager while designing my purpose. Working for yourself and working for someone else are not mutually exclusive. Some believe that entrepreneurship is the ultimate form of winning. They see going back to working a day job, as playing small. But I call it, staying practical.
This girl is not allowing others to set and negotiate the conditions of her standards. Take it from me, the most frustrating thing you will experience is trying to be something or someone you are not. Over the years, I’ve learned that to succeed you must release yourself from the expectations of others and not be confined to what you can’t do.
Maybe you decided to start your own business, then realized that it is not for you. Gary V says it best, “if you tell everyone you’re going to do something and you change your mind 100 days based on new information, that’s a strength. Not a weakness.” That’s because leadership and growth mean vulnerability combined with honesty, integrity, and a commitment to evolving.
Reclaim your power
Working a day job doesn’t have to be a burden. For me, it’s a blessing. Not only do I get to follow my purpose, provide excellent customer experience, and the necessary tools to help small businesses thrive. But my day job gives me stability and allows me to fund my purpose while taking care of my family. My job allows me to be brave and take risks without being reckless. So don’t let anyone convince you to compromise your personal and professional growth by placing your power in other people’s opinions.
Whether you dream of being an entrepreneur, working your dream job, or both. Ensure that whatever you do is congruent with your values, complements your skillset, and ultimately provides fulfillment. In the end, when you are motivated to create a life that’s authentic to you, then doing the work is not only rewarding but also enjoyable.
3 Tips To Overcome Fear And Doubts To Win In Life
Here are three tips to overcome your fears and doubts to step out on faith as long as your decisions reflect your true nature.
Outline a plan
Like anything in life, it’s absolutely important to have a plan of action. Create a roadmap to keep you consistent and serve as your blueprint. Whether it’s starting a side hustle, changing your eating habits, or moving across the country, having a plan will give you a much better chance of success!
Get an accountability partner
As exciting as living out your dreams may sound, it is crucial to identify those you can trust and lean on when life starts throwing a weight at you. Think of them as your own personal cheerleaders. Between my significant other — my supporter-in-chief, my girls, and my coach, I’m covered. When I get discouraged or overwhelmed they know exactly what to say to motivate me. Surround yourself with people who believe in you and your vision or will push you toward your goal.
Be convicted
When you’re working to reach your goals or creating an atmosphere within which you can thrive, life will throw everything — including the kitchen sink at you. Others will provoke your insecurity about how things should be done, or why you shouldn’t do things the way you plan. I’ll let you in on a little secret… Not everyone in my life has been supportive of my business, my book, or my choices. But, I’ve learned to be okay with that. If I listened to everyone’s opinion, then I wouldn’t have leaped and realized I can fly.
