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It sounds simple. But if you sit with it for a moment, you know it's anything but.
Being honest with yourself means telling yourself the truth -- consistently, even when it's uncomfortable. And if you're anything like me, you can probably think of more than a few times you made an excuse to put something off, only to regret it later.
I want you to actually think about that. How many times have you done that? Those moments aren't easy to look back on, but reflecting on them is one of the most important things you can do for yourself.
You Might Be The Only Thing In Your Way
Here's something I truly believe: sometimes, we are the only thing standing between ourselves and what we actually want.
Maybe you were too tired to finish your tasks. Maybe you chose to hang out with friends instead of working on that side hustle or business you promised yourself you'd start. You told yourself, "I'll do it tomorrow," and then tomorrow never really came.
You kept putting it off -- either because you didn't know the next step, or because stepping into the unknown felt too scary to face.
I've given myself every excuse in the book. I come up with ideas, maybe start them, and then never follow through. Some of them have never even seen the light of day. That pattern is something I've had to be really honest about in my own life.
That's actually one of the reasons why I love my podcast so much. It's something I've stayed consistent with for almost three years. No matter how I'm feeling or what's going on, I know it needs my time and attention -- and more importantly, it makes me happy. It may not be the most popular podcast out there, but it reaches people, and I hope it's reaching exactly the right ones.
Recognizing It Is The First Step
If being honest with yourself feels scary because you know you've been holding yourself back -- that's okay. Recognizing that is the first step, and it's a big one.
I recently saw a post from a friend who shared how well her business is doing now. It all started when she was laid off -- that small push from God or the universe that told her to go all in on her dreams. Now she's living her best life, and I couldn't be happier for her.
The thing is, that could happen for you too. All it takes is honesty with yourself and a decision to start holding yourself accountable.
Accountability Makes It Real
Accountability can be tricky, especially when you're working solo. But there are ways to build it in. Ask a friend to check in with you once a week to make sure you followed through on what you said you would. Find a community -- online or in person -- where people hold each other to their word. That consistency and accountability is what moves you from where you are to where you want to be.
If you're feeling overwhelmed right now, I get it. I've been there. Honestly, I'm still there in some areas of my own life. But this is me telling you: it's time.
You know yourself best. At the end of the day, only you know what you actually did or didn't do. Only you know what you've been avoiding.
Make The Move
If you've been feeling stuck or lost, the only way through is to do the things you've been resisting. No matter how scary it feels.
The biggest excuse most of us reach for is time. And while it's true that not everyone's 24 hours looks the same, here's what I know: If you're passionate enough about something, you will make the time. It might start small -- just 10 to 30 minutes a day. But once you start putting in the work and seeing results, you'll naturally want to spend more time on it. And eventually, that dream becomes your reality.
If that's where you want to be be, being honest with yourself is the smallest -- and most powerful -- thing you can do to get there.
No matter how hard it gets: be honest with yourself!
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