Dreams + Deadlines

A year ago I decided to pursue my dream of starting my own health coaching business.  I had a strategic plan and specific goals concerning how many clients I hoped to have and how much income I would make in order to call it a success.

I told myself that I would give this dream a year and then assess how it went.  At that point, I would decide if it was successful enough to continue or if I should find a full time job using my project management skills.

When I started to assess my success, I had some self-doubt and limiting beliefs.  “I’m not making enough money to help pay for our girls' college in a couple of years...”  “I’m too old for this…. I’ll be 50 next year!”  “I don’t think I have the skills or even interest to keep up with social media…”.

After journaling, praying and talking to loved ones about it, I was able to shift to a more positive mindset.  “God will continue to provide financially and there will be enough…”  “If I live to be 100 or more years old... I’m not even halfway through my life!”  “Social media can be a fun tool to connect with people and I’ll continue to appreciate it and engage with it as I am able…”

I’m not giving up on my dream to be a successful health coach, but I am surrendering my vision for what success looks like.  My dream is ultimately to encourage and help people to live their healthiest and happiest lives and to truly love and be kind to themselves and to others.  I want to inspire and support people in achieving their goals.  

Whether as a coach, writer, teacher, project manager or some other role, I am open to whatever is next and moving forward with gratitude and hope.  I decided that I am no longer going to put a deadline on my dreams.  I’m going to keep dreaming big and at the same time be open to opportunities that I may have never even dreamed possible.