Is Fear Holding You Back?

It can feel scary, overwhelming, to think of jumping on the phone with someone that you don’t know. Or of getting on the call with someone that you sort of know. To think of sharing with them the things that you are struggling with.

Are you letting these fears stop you from taking that first step? Did you know that the first step is the hardest? To admit that you are struggling and that you need help. It’s a matter of swallowing our pride. Of opening up and putting words to that darkness that is inside. It’s not an easy thing to do, but we can do hard things. The benefits of that single step far outweigh the discomfort of making it.

What else is holding you back?

Fear because you know me and it might be awkward? Fear because I am a stranger to you and it might be awkward?

Do you think that the thing you are struggling with is too big for a single phone call? Or do you think that it’s too trivial, that you should be over it by now?

Do you worry that if you make the free call then you will be obligated to buy from me? Or do you worry that you will want to work with me after one call, and the thought that scares you?

Is it the investment into your mental health? Do you think that it’s not worth it, that you don’t see a direct return on investment? Or does your spouse not see the value in this type of an investment?

Whatever fear that is holding you back from booking a call, know that this is simply your brain. Our brains are so sneaky. They want to keep us safe, to do what is known, and so they throw any excuse our way that they can. Our brain wants us to stay in the discomfort that we are feeling, not to try a new discomfort that is unknown. It thinks that the new situation’s discomfort might be even worse than where we are now, so it doesn’t want to risk it.

Just notice it. Notice what fears or worries or reasons that your brain is giving you to not take that step. Let those thoughts run their course. And then decide if you want to listen to your brain or not. Choose to stay where you are now, or choose a different path. But know that it is you that is making the decision. Whichever one you decide, know that it’s a conscious choice. Like your reasons for it, and have your own back as you move forward on that decision.

It’s completely in your hands.

Find me here if you are ready.

You’ve totally got this.