Have you ever known deep down that you were “hiding out” and playing it safe?
Woman with book
There are many ways this can show up in life.
You may allow yourself to be the world’s best kept secret because you feel you need another certification or class.
You may give yourself a pass at stepping into something BIG because it would make you uncomfortable.
You may even hide out waiting for everything to be “perfect” before you step into your brilliance.
Hiding out and playing it safe though are tricky realities.
Years ago, I would never try anything new. I was paralyzed by the thought of not getting it right. (I’m not sure what I thought was going to happen to me…..)
Looking back, I think this was my way of controlling my situation and surroundings so that I wouldn’t be disappointed or experience rejection.
And, every time I played it safe, I was putting off my mission and my calling – and working with the people who needed me and my brilliance.
The magic in life happens when you s-t-r-e-t-c-h outside what you think is possible.
ACTION ITEM: The Upside Challenge of the week is to think about when you’re hiding out. Do you step out of your comfort zone regularly? Do you risk failing or chance being embarrassed by going after what you want?
If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve already got.
And, maybe not ever that.
Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely. Lead Upside.