Seeing It

It’s ironic.

It is ironic that I am rarely short of words and have no problem with self-disclosure, yet I struggle when asked to write ‘about me’ sections. Even the simplest person is multi-faceted. Even the most transparent person has elements that are rarely seen by others. We have who we are, who others perceive us to be and who we hope to be. Then, putting all of those complexities into a limited amount of words…whew…that is a task.

In my last post (yes - FOREVER ago), I wrote, “Real change happens when you abandon your comfort zone.” Part of doing that means changing how you view yourself and how you talk to yourself. A popular quote states, “If you think you can, you can. If you think you can’t, you’re right.” I would say that I agree with this 99%. You see, I feel that sometimes you really can’t see yourself in a certain place or doing a certain thing, but that’s not a good reason to stay put.

So what DO you do in those times when you question if you CAN?

I believe there are three keys to breakthrough when you can’t “see” it for yourself:

1. Find a Trusted Advisor. Mentorship and coaching is essential to success. You need someone who can see your potential and offer the guidance that you need. You need someone who KNOWS the possibilities and can see further than you can see yourself.

2. Do it Anyway

3. Trust the Process. In anything worthwhile, results aren't usually immediate. It takes a little faith and trust that as you remain true and disciplined to the process, the results will come.

I am currently 6 lbs. away from what I long perceived as my ultimate goal…and know what is crazy? I don’t want to be at that point anymore – I want to go further!

Five weeks ago, I sought out mentorship from a trainer to help accelerate my progress. As she helped me map out my goals, she saw me at 8-13 lbs. lower than my ultimate goal and at 2-5% lower bodyfat than the goal I had in mind. WHAT?!?! I thought. It was slightly beyond my realm of thinking. It was hard to see myself at that point. I could only vaguely see how that was “realistic.”

Weeks 1-3 of working the plan we established, I lost 3 lbs each week and have continued to track my goal. Guess what? I can SEE it now. I don’t want to settle for my previous “ultimate goal.” Through seeking guidance, doing it even though I wasn’t quite sure how it would all work out, and by trusting the process, I have seen the results.

So maybe there’s a change in your life that you want to see, but have a hard time seeing it as possible. I would encourage you to reach out. Find someone who has done what you want to do, or who has the skills to guide others in that area. Take that first step! Trust the process. And, NEVER give up. I promise that when you do those things, even if it takes awhile, you will see the change.

It’s through these changes and through the process that you will develop the skills, the strength and the perseverance that will change you into that person you’ve always desired to be.

I am doing this and SO CAN YOU! Make it a Level 10 Day!