“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” – Yeah, I love that and I’ve put it as the wallpaper on my iPhone. I’ve recently started something similar (though only to get myself in shape… I’ll fight the other dragons after slaying this one).

Thanks for this post… Can’t tell you how much I needed to read it.

Ro

great blog post!
I agree with you so much, its the things we dont want to do, that we should do!

I like your list of activities. Will be interested to see how it goes.

Good luck with your challenge!

I love it! “Don’t should all over yourself.” I think it’s too late! I’m learning very quickly from this about what I’ve done wrong going into it… which I guess was the point… to learn!

Thank you for all the kind compliments. I really appreciate it. I am learning that perseverance may be the key to this whole thing… not perfection, just stamina to keep trying, no matter what.

That book sounds great- I’ll check it out.

Karen

You have an excellent writing voice. According to your activity list you plan to use it more often and you should. But be careful that you don’t should all over yourself.

Hope your plan is working out. I find that changing just one thing at a time is tough for me. If you trip just pick yourself up and keep going. You are an intelligent, attractive young woman who deserves all the things you are promising yourself. If you can’t give yourself everything today give what you can and try again tomorrow.

I’ve been reading a book this week, The Art of Possibility by Rosamund and Benjamin Zander. They propose that life is a story (we make everything up) and that changing ourselves is simply a matter of changing the story. I’ve been starting each day with the simple premise that I’m playing a new game. If I’m making it all up I might as well make up good stuff. I recommend the book if you are looking for some good reading.

Best regards,
Doug

Thanks for stopping by! I would love to read the article you talk about… the fear of success is an interesting topic. I don’t know if it’s my issue of not, but the topic fascinates me. It is definitely and elusive one!

Thanks for your wise words of wisdom…

Awesome! So glad you found me over here. I’m flattered by your compliments… so glad you are enjoying what I write. I’ll try to keep the good stuff coming. And thanks for subscribing!

Thanks for the support… I need it!

I really want to try out meditation. I have wanted to for years, but worry my mind will never shut up! I guess that’s the point of it, though! I will try it out soon. Thanks for the suggestion for the book, too.