So many of us have a little voice in our heads whispering that we are not good enough, not smart enough, not thin enough, tall enough, rich enough, sexy enough... Do you know that voice?
But in your more quiet moments, you really love the woman you are. Honestly, would you rather be a better you, if you could just figure out who that might be?
In "YOUR NEXT BOLD MOVE," author Wendy Capland understands that you want to find yourself and discover your hidden gifts and talents, and bring them to light to share with the world. This book will give you a step-by-step process to listen to your inner guide and move into action with more joy and purpose.
Most of us don't really know what matters most to us deep down inside. It's not that we don't have things we care about or that we aren't able to say what those are. What's missing is the answer to the question, "For the sake of what?" Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. said, "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."
To increase your chances of successfully executing your next bold move, it must be closely tied to what you really care about--something you really want. In order to turn any idea into reality, we must be clear about exactly what it is and then determine that we really want to do it.
Many women have ways of thinking and acting that prevent them from moving forward with ease. Taking care of others before taking care of themselves, caring about what others think and pleasing others around them. are all obstacles women need to learn how to work through in order to act and feel good about getting what they want.
It’s about time that we admit: we are too busy, too tired, and not having much fun. As one talk show host would ask us, “How’s this working for you?” If it isn't, then now is the time to focus on what is important to you.
A spouse, life partner, family member, and a good friend or two are vitally important to everyone’s happiness. Yet too often, the people we love the most are the ones who get the short end of our time, attention, and energy.
Family is critically important—children, parents, siblings and/or a “family” we create ourselves with friends. Each individual brings wonderful moments and memories into our lives, but each relationship also comes with its own challenges and expectations.
When we add our careers on top of these, our burdens start to mount. The third level is where our own personal needs come in: fitness, spiritual life, sports, volunteer work, crafts, hobbies, and all the other activities outside the office, which are also important. When they are all stacked up, we realize that our lives have become giant balancing acts.
Unfortunately, women’s liberation hasn’t been all that liberating. In some cases we seem to have added shackles rather than abandoned them. Although many of us have embraced the stimulation, personal rewards, and financial benefits of working outside our homes, we have not offset our increased responsibilities by getting the help we need. Even when others help us around the home, housework continues to be seen as “women’s work.” When friends come for dinner, few commend the man of the house for the sparkling windows, shining floors, delicious meals, or interior decorating; no, those are still regarded as a woman’s role.
“Life is not a dress rehearsal.” Perhaps because we’ve heard this saying so often, we tend to ignore the message. But think about it: right here, right now – this is your life. Believe it!
If you don’t like the way your life is going, today is the day to start making changes so you can actually live your life rather than postponing your life for some unspecified time in the future.
Start today to create the life you want rather than the life you’ve found yourself trapped in. Stop allowing outside events or people’s expectations to determine how you live your life. Allow yourself to enjoy the journey.
Sources: Wendy Capland: Your Next Bold Move for Women: 9 Proven Steps to Everything You Ever Wanted
