Goal Setter. Goal Getter.
When we are met with challenges to our goals, it can be so hard to get out of our heads. Our pesky self-talk can start to creep in, creating doubt, feeding fear and sapping motivation.
Making time to develop our self-awareness can help us to notice when this is happening and what thoughts and actions are not serving us. Being tuned in helps us stay true to our “why”. It anchors us to all of the reasons we should keep trying, continuously pushing us out of our comfort zone and surrounding ourselves with people, thoughts and actions that can help us succeed.
For the past few weeks I’ve been inspired by watching my daughters push through challenges every day. Trying new things, facing fears, constantly working past their comfort zone. It’s uncomfortable, but it’s the only way to grow. Kids are more familiar with this constant phase of learning. As adults, we can be our of practice with that learning curve.
Have you ever noticed how when you look from the outside at others, it’s so easy to see when they’re holding themselves back with self-doubt? Meditation and turning our attention inward, creates the same space to see ourselves with a similar clarity.
Facing a challenge of your own? Try this mini meditation to reframe your goal and motivation.
Find a quiet space.
Take some long, slow deep breaths and tune into your breath.
When you feel relaxed, notice any emotions that might be present and the sensations that accompany them.
Observe any self-talk. Our brains can’t distinguish between what’s real and what we tell it is real. What are you telling yourself? Are they words of encouragement? Are they all the things that can possibly go wrong? Are you promising yourself failure before you even try? Are you seeing failure as opportunities for growth?
Ask yourself, what would I do if I couldn’t fail? Then, consider trying it :)
I’m here to support you. Reach out if you need help developing your UQ: the intelligence of you, through your meditation and mindfulness practice.
-Jenine
“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear.”