Why Wait? Just Do It!
- LaTacia Ruff
- Feb 15, 2021
- 2 min read
Hey Guys!
How good are you at executing on that thought that keeps recurring? If I had to grade my success for thinking about some actionable item versus actually working to accomplish it, I’d say I’m at 65 percent. That’s a failing grade! When I analyze my reasons for not moving sooner or, in some cases at all, I’ve found that it’s primarily because of fear.
Fear is the emotion triggered by a perceived threat. There are varying degrees but, fear can be so debilitating and causes a person to hold back and prevents them from reaching their true potential. This can fall under the category of fear-based decision-making, which is when your fear influences your actions. The downside to allowing fear to lead your decisions is that it prevents you from doing what you’ve indicated is essential. Has that ever happened to you? Like, have you ever had that thought pop up again, and instead of making the first step, you end up talking yourself out of it?
Let me offer some strategies to help you move beyond the fear to actualizing your potential.
1) You want to refer back to last week’s post on SMART goals, specifically, because it is important to make sure that your goals are attainable.
2) After setting the goals, you have to challenge your negative thoughts and begin to speak and believe that you will not fail! Self-talk is just an internal dialogue that you can control.
3) Next, you have to take the first step. Many times, people get so consumed with the totality of what they are attempting to accomplish that it becomes overwhelming. Stop attempting to anticipate the future. Instead of worrying about the 10,000th step, all you need to focus on is taking the first one!
I’m asking you—what are you waiting for?! Is your goal SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely)? If it’s not, change it now. If you are talking yourself out of something by speaking negatively about yourself or your abilities—stop it! Instead, start reminding yourself of all that you can and begin with what you have already accomplished.
Lastly, just do it. Simply consider what’s needed to start and do that thing. Once you’ve accomplished that, you add the next thing. Remember, you will never get to the finish line by staying at the starting point and talking about getting to the end. You cross the finish line by taking the first step and then the next. So, my friend, I’m urging you to Just Do IT!
Later!
Tacia
This post gives a great reminder that waiting for the perfect moment often keeps us from making progress. I related to that because during a busy semester I kept putting off important tasks until deadlines got close. Around that time, I had used help with assignment while trying to stay on top of my coursework and responsibilities. It taught me that taking small steps right away is usually better than waiting for everything to feel perfect.
I liked the message in this post about not letting fear stop you from taking the first step. It reminded me of a time when I kept putting off important school tasks because I felt overwhelmed. While trying to get back on track and focus on my goals, I used take my online class for me during a stressful period. The article is a good reminder that progress often starts with one small action.
This post is such a timely reminder that waiting for the “perfect moment” often means never starting at all. I’ve found that even small rituals—like lighting a Spiced Pumpkin Yankee Candle while journaling or planning—can shift my mindset from hesitation to action. Sometimes, creating a cozy, intentional space is all it takes to stop waiting and just do it. Thanks for the motivation!
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