Do you feel like an imposter sometimes?  When you start this journey into a new life, a new phase, a new job, a new whatever…do you feel like you are not really “that” person?  Maybe you wonder if you have the skills, the ambition or the gut-wrenching want to succeed.  I am with you.

How do you fight that voice inside your head that tries to hold you back?

1. Just get out there and start trying. Actually, this was the best advice that I have seen. Stop procrastinating and telling yourself you won’t be good enough. Just do it!  Once you show others what you can do, you will show yourself!
2. Set your goals and put them in writing. Putting them in writing makes them real. Set time limits for your goals. Put them on a calendar.
3. Use the old saying “How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.” (I know it is pretty disgusting, but it is a word picture. One of my friend’s boss had a picture with this saying on his wall–we did eye rolls every time we walked by it. But hang with me!) Chop that overwhelming project or new plan into small pieces. Set a deadline for each step and put them on your calendar. Celebrate completing each step. The celebrations will help you move forward. The calendar will give you a visual reminder of how far you have come toward your goal.
4. Find an Encourager.  Tell someone about your dream.  Let them in on your new adventure. It is wonderful to have a cheerleader on your side.  It would be a big help if that someone is organized and able to hold you accountable.  Some of us need that person who asks if you wrote, created, made calls, did whatever is on your calendar. Find the person who will check-in with you on a regular basis–sort of like “mom” asking if we did our homework.

Wanting this goal is the most important factor. What you want, you put high on the list of your life.  Put your efforts and heart into the goal.

Let me know what has helped you on your new life journeys!