You know that whole weight loss process where you create a routine and learn what gets results, lose the large portion of weight you had set out to lose and then...the last freaking 5 pounds, the plateau. What got you all this way no longer works to get you to the next phase.
This is how I feel with my self journey. I learned a few concepts that didn't take a ton of work to implement but required a shitload of practice, that completely transformed my life in a miraculous way. I still have desires about where I want to go and I know some things that can be done to get there, but what has gotten me to the point I am now will only sustain what I already have. And I want more.
I have pushed through fears to get to this point, but they were only small fears. I know I need to dig deep for what comes next. Do I have the energy required to push through self doubt and how the changes I make in my own life will affect those around me? I need to. I want to.
I have had a boost of motivation this week mainly due to some wonderful podcasts with Glennon Doyle Melton, Martha Beck, Linda Sivertson, and Liz Gilbert. One of the main takeaways from them is to put in an hour a day into whatever you do. Don't worry about perfection or the end result. Just do what you do for an hour a day. Everyone can do that. And as Liz says, "You will never have the time. You need to make the time." YES. Truth.
Baby steps. I know this and I work on accepting this, but it can be a challenge for sure. I need to keep putting myself out there. I need to act like those I admire. I need to be real.
I was talking to my niece last night who was sharing her desire to have a job she loves (which is basically YouTube only) and how she doesn't know if YouTube will be her future, but she enjoys it now. I told her that this will not go to waste as she is learning the skill of marketing and that is a part of every single aspect of your life. Marketing is not only for business; it is also part of how you relate to other people. You market yourself to attract the people you want to be friends with. I want to put my realness out there to attract the group who wants to talk about TRUTH, the beauty and the struggles of life.
So what do you do when you need to lose the last 5 pounds? You work different muscles, you ask for help, and you believe.
