A few weeks ago, one of
my social media followers asked me, “How do I get started?” I responded, “Take
the first step and then you have to make a decision. Will I keep going or will
I stop?”
Taking the first step is
not always as easy as it sounds. It
takes a lot of courage to do something you are not comfortable with or have
never done before. Many of us are
experiencing these situations, particularly with the world health crisis,
quarantined at home and in some cases isolation where we could use a confidence
boost.
We are faced with having
to consider undertaking activities for which we are not familiar. For the first
time, we are challenged beyond our imagination.
These are times when we may have to decide who is going to be the
victor, our winning attitude or our negative self-conscious. I am hopeful your
decision is to be victorious and have faith to take steps necessary to move
from complacency to action.
Obstacles will try to
block your vision and blur your path.
Some obstacles are, too scared, lonely, too old, no one cares, not smart
enough, not healthy enough or whatever a negative mind will concoct to keep you
from fulfilling your goals, dreams and desires.
My mom, who is ninety
years old and lives in a different city has never gone to drive-thru banking
prior to COVID-19. She was determined to
figure out how to bank a new way without assistance from my sisters who live
close by. The first attempt, she was so
nervous she drove through without making the transaction. Not to be defeated, she decided to give it
another try a few weeks later. This time
she managed to stop at the teller station, but was too short to reach the deposit
tube and had to get out the car to complete the transaction. Her biggest
concern was the car behind her had to wait, but she was proud that she took the
ultimate first step. I’m pretty sure I
won’t convince her to do online banking, but independence is important to her
and the completion of that goal was an assurance she could perform a new task.
Both positive and
negative experiences can boost your confidence.
Don’t allow the current health crisis to be a road block to the
possibilities that lie within you. Be determined to spring forward in spite of
the circumstances.
If you rely on divine
order to operate and take control of your life, you can arise above obstacles
and make what may seem as the smallest step become a huge accomplishment. Your goal does not have to be big, it just
needs to be meaningful to you.
The person who asked me
how to get started revealed that she had health issues, but was determined to
start moving instead of sitting in a chair feeling sorry for herself. She had to change her attitude about her
physical condition in order to move forward.
Changing your attitude will change your life. All you need is a cup full of courage.
A few Confident Boosters
to consider are
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Tap into your imagination
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Adjust your focus
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Disconnect from distractions
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Open your mind to possibilities
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Practice self-love
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Stay energized with exercise, healthy diet
and rest
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Be patient
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Pray
Sometimes we just need A
Cup Full of Confidence.
Sheila Agnew McCoy is a personal
trainer, senior fitness specialist, author, actor and commercial model. Her
website is http://www.sheilaagnew.com
