Getting Clear and Not Being Afraid to Start Again

byRowanAsh

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1 year ago

Sometimes we've put so much time and energy into a project or idea that we feel obligated to continue plugging away at it long after we've lost inspiration. We've moved on, but we haven't let go. Can anyone relate?

I've meandered my way through projects hoping that they will fulfill my aspirations, but never quite hitting on the right combination. I love the idea of affiliate marketing but something always held me back from pursuing it consistently. It was always supposed to be a retire early option, but I got distracted along the way. Instead, I trained as a coach and tried setting up a coaching practice so Wealthy Affiliate went on the back burner.

I love coaching! Helping other people clear their blocks and reach their goals is a passion, but working full-time and trying to build a practice was crazy making. So, my plan a few years ago was to create a website, build a reputation as a trusted source for mental health and wellness information, and sell programs, support tools, and maybe even one-on-one coaching sessions... but before I could build this, another shiny new project that seemed too perfect sparked my imagination!

This reminds me of an elementary school music class film played for us in grade 3 where two friends wanted to play an instrument. One chose the piano and stuck with it over the years, becoming proficient at playing it. The other friend kept changing his mind and every few months, would start a new instrument... it didn't end well. He never mastered any of the instruments he started playing.

So there I was, working at putting Wealthy Affiliate on the front burner again. I started where I left off, working on building a coaching website, but I soon discovered that the shiny new object that distracted me a couple of years ago was still pulling on my heart. Having studied English Lit at university, I love books! So when I tripped upon low content publishing a couple of years ago, I lost my head. It was just going to be phase one of my plan to become a publishing mogul! Eventually, I wanted to graduate to publishing children's stories, and maybe even novels for adults. Yet still, I floundered.

Then a couple of weeks ago I read, Girl, Stop Apologizing! by Rachel Hollis. It is a crash course in clearing your blocks, changing your thinking, and getting out of your own way. Primarily though, her concept (patented) of 10-10-1 really showed me where I was going wrong and made me re-evaluate how I was going to get to where I am going. Where do you want to be in 10 years? What dreams do you want to make happen? Choose 10 dreams/visions that will take you there and start with one. That was what I was doing wrong. Trying to do a little bit on all the projects or dreams that I want to accomplish all at the same time.

Here is the letting go part... I decided to put the coaching niche on the back burner. Does it hurt? Yes. My niche name has been with me through turbulent times. It was supposed to be the light for others experiencing darkness, but it doesn't have to be the end. I can always come back to it one day if I decide. Being in alignment with what you really want to create, makes your path easier. Your work habits will beckon you instead of becoming a chore.

It is not a failure. Starting again takes courage but may just open you up to more success. If it's right for you... If you make that decision to start anew, commit to it and keep at it. Then maybe, you too, will create a symphony out of your journey!