Let’s talk about confidence.
Whenever you do something new or different, your confidence is at “risk.” Your fears, doubts, and worries pop up, and the chatter you hear in your mind gets louder; the more significant the change, the louder the chatter.
Start by reminding yourself of a few things: Why do you want this change in the first place? What prompted it? What are the benefits? Why do you love this new thing?
Then, identify the worries and fears. Write them out, one by one. Consider: is it true, or does it just feel that way? What are the facts about each worry- provable in the court of law?
Lastly, write a list of what you do know. Have you seen the quote, “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can,” by Arthur Ashe? Where are you? What do you have? What can you do? Set a timer if you need it, and get creative. Write a list of all of the things that you do know. And remember, it’s fine to start small. You don’t need to have all the answers, just be willing to take the next step.
In just a few minutes, you will see that there are options; indeed, there is something that you can do. And once you see what you know, you’ll find that shift in your confidence.
