Have you ever avoided doing something because you didn’t think you were very good at it? I have. In fact, I find myself doing this quite frequently. I find that the things I enjoy doing most are the things I believe I do well, or well enough to establish some sort of comfort level. So these are the things I’m drawn to—those things I already do well. But, wow—this is such a formula for staying stuck, still and stagnant!
It dawned on me this weekend that you can’t get better at anything without doing it! But you can get better by simply trying and doing it! Practice makes progress, as I like to say, and this applies whether you to want to become a better photographer, decorator, runner, organizer or you name it!
Take action! If you aren’t happy about the path you’re on right now, chart a new direction. What do you want to get better at this month? Pick just one thing today and then go out there and do it!
What are you going to start doing? Please share in the comments below.
Happy doing!
So true, Aby! It’s so important to just get going. I am joining the 100-day project. I hope to work on my songs for 100 days straight:
http://thegreatdiscontent.com/interview/elle-luna-100-day-project
Ooh – great idea, Cynthia! Good luck. Would love to hear how it goes for you. 🙂
Finishing my first quilt
Ooh – that is awesome! Good luck Kerri!
I am going to move from photoshop elements to photoshop itself…wish me luck…lol
Good luck to you Sherry! Great goal!
Got a call from a small local library for me to do a small class on organizing. I could talk all day long one on one about organizing but in front of a big group is scary! Here is what I am going to do… work really hard on my presentation and try to get into the other local libraries to hopefully boost my business!
Good luck Becky! Here are a few tips for public speaking. 1) You can’t feel nervous and smile at the same time. So, when you get up in front of the group put on a smile and your nerves will subside. 2) Look at one person at a time…and pretend you are just talking to him or her. The great thing about talking to a large group is that you will find that you will have people in that audience that are super excited about what you have to say! 3) Let people ask questions…then you will be talking one on one and you won’t feel as much pressure to be polished.
Hope that helps! Good luck. Would love to know how it goes.
Aby
I’m going to work on finishing projects…I have so many in various stages of completion but I feel the momentum changing!
Yes, finishing is a huge momentum builder! Good luck Sue. 🙂 Let us know how it goes.
I too quilt…and I’d love to be much better at the final stage: quilting the three layers together – sometimes called “free motion” quilting and also, just stitching…when I sit down to sew at this stage, I find myself comparing me to those who have been doing the “quilting” for years…so, obviously, no way am I going to measure up to my own totally unrealistic views…I just have to keep at it, take it slowly and be consistent. Rather than avoid!
That’s right Honore…the only way to get better at free motion quilting is to free motion quilt. I remember reading somewhere to give yourself permission to be a beginner. I think that is great advice. 🙂 (Wish I could remember who said it…anyone know?)
I don’t know yet what I am going to start doing. But thank you for having the courage to admit and post this. You have given me permission to admit how much this is a problem for me in many areas of my life and why I feel and am stuck.
Thank you Roslyn. I’m so glad my message connected with you. Best wishes!