Hey Team,
One of my challenges with adding practices to my life is the fact that I keep reminding myself of any previous times that I have tried this or something like it and it didn’t work out.
That feeling of habit deja vu can make me feel like I am fulfilling that quote about doing the same thing but expecting different results.
Luckily, I have a fair bit of practice in unpacking these sorts of thoughts.
See, even though this situation feels familiar, I am not actually doing the same thing and expecting different results.
Sure, I may be trying something I have tried before but this time I have more experience and more information.
And, of course, I have the possibility of adjusting my approach.
The fact that things didn’t work out before isn’t predictive, it’s informative.
My previous attempts show me which approach (or approaches) won’t work, how I can figure out what obstacles I need to avoid or overcome, and then I can choose different responses to the challenges that arise.
And the same is true for you.
If your brain is churning up the tired, old “You tried this before, why bother?” routine, please don’t fall for it.
Your brain is just trying to save energy (brains tend to default to that kind of safety.) It kind of forgets that your efforts to move toward the life you want can start generating a whole different type of every once you get started.
Trying again isn’t a waste of time, it’s a sign of the determination that will help you find success.
So, Team, whether you are trying something new, trying again after a break, or still trying to get started, the renewed effort is worth it.
Just make sure to keep gathering information and adjusting your approach as you go.
You can totally do this.
Go Team Us!
To celebrate your determination and your efforts, here is today’s gold star.
You can find a way to get the thing done, even if you have to keep making adjustments. Especially if you have to keep making adjustments
Be kind to yourself out there!
