Welcome to the magical world of transformation…

I have been ultra busy lately, which is good because I tend to function better and happier when I’m busy.  But, I’ve also noticed that as I move forward in developing and growing my coaching business I’ve been criticizing myself pretty harshly.  This is normal as I’m stepping into new and unknown territories for the first time.  But, it’s also not helping me.

So what do I do?

Well, one of the things I decided to do for today is to let go of one of my projects.  I’m not letting it go for good.  I’m only letting it go for today.  You see, it’s a big one for me.  And it’s so cool.  It’s an 8 week coaching program all about designing, creating, and living your simply fearless life.  Mmmm.  I love it!

And yet, I’ve also been putting a lot of pressure on myself because of it.  I say things in my head like, “You should be promoting this now.  You should have this done now.  You shouldn’t be stressing over the details.  Just put it out there already.”

Of course, all of these thoughts have stunted the creation process and caused me to feel horrible about it.  Yeah, not helping.

Today is jam packed with appointments back-to-back all the way through dinner.  So I’ve decided to give myself full permission to let it go for today.  There’s no worrying.  No pressure.  And tomorrow I get to pick it back up and continue working on it.

What this really means is that today I  give myself full permission to let go of the pressure of creating something new.  I release myself from any and all expectation surrounding this project.  Yes, it’s important.  Yes, I will finish the set-up and invite people to sign up.  But, I’m no longer willing to beat myself up in the process.

Whew!  I feel so much better.  And much more prepared to walk through my schedule today as I’m not carrying a big bag full of negative thoughts and punishment.  I am free!

And tomorrow when I focus my attention back on the 8 week program,  I will pick up the project and not the pressure!

**UPDATE**
I wrote this post before going to the gym this morning.  When I was working out at the gym I realized that I was running faster and easier.  I learned that when I let go of the mental and emotional pressure that physically I perform better and stronger.  How cool is that?!

Tags: advice, fear, perfectionism