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"I'll start when I'm ready"

Saw this quote in another community and it was such a good reminder as it applies to soooooo many areas of life. :)

"I"ll start when I'm ready" sounds responsible. Thoughtful. Maybe even wise. But often times it's more likely to be self-protection which then leads to procrastination and timidity in action. This 'waiting' for the perfect moment can actually erode self trust over time if we don't take action. And that's a disappointing feeling.

We rarely feel 100% ready (but that doesn't mean that we're not ready)..Feelings, while valid, are not facts...They inform, but they don't need to drive. Motivation research shows us that action is often the thing that creates clarity and confidence (not the other way around). Growth almost always requires movement (rather than perfect preparation).

Something to consider:

There’s also a 𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 at play: the belief that future-you will be braver, more disciplined, or more prepared than present-you. BUT!!!! Avoidance reinforces anxiety which makes us LESS likely to engage in the behavior. This is that erosion of self trust I mentioned earlier!

(Check out

@Sofia Martinez

's post that very much relates to this erosion of self trust: the-agreement-you-keep-breaking-with-yourself)

Sometimes “I’m not ready” is valid, but I think that we need to be honest with ourselves and identify if /when that's actually the case.

(Check out

@Kate Galli

's post that is related--points out to some things that may get in the way of us taking steps towards goals!!: 6-aversion-factors-that-quietly-kill-your-progress)

(The video is related to how to make stress your friend. Figured it would be helpful to put us in better positions for taking on positive risks! :) )

POLL: What does “I’ll start when I’m ready” usually mean for you?

QUESTION: Is there an area where you can take a small risk even if you're not feeling ready yet?

I genuinely need more preparation or information

I'm afraid of failing or not doing it perfectly

I'm waiting to feel more confident or motivated

I'm overwhelmed and don't know where to begin

It's just procrastination (I'm just avoiding...)

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