What are you waiting for?

Have you found yourself putting your life on hold? There are dreams and goals you have only been entertaining without any action to make them a reality. You might have said to yourself, “I’ve always wanted to open my own business” or “I dream of visiting a far off land like Italy.” What typically follows is a litany of excuses as to why that can’t or won’t happen. “I don’t have what it takes to be a business owner. What do I know about running a business?” or “I don’t have the money for a trip to Italy. I’ll go when I have extra money in my savings account.” So time passes and nothing changes. Later in life you ask yourself what would have happened if you did start your own business or took that trip to Italy. This can lead to a life of regrets. Ask yourself, “What keeps me from pursuing my dreams?” “What are my fears around having these experiences?” Perhaps there is a fear of failure (or even success), a fear of being happy, or a belief that you don’t deserve to have what you truly desire. Be willing to explore your dream and take the first small step in achieving it. Ask yourself how it feels. It is acceptable to feel both excited and fearful. Question the fear and ask yourself what you can do to overcome it. Then be willing to take the next step until your dream becomes a reality. What are you waiting for?