So, I have an AMAZING exercise for you today to set those butterflies free - well, maybe at least minimize them. Cause I know, when I slap that board on my feet, them butterflies might rear their heads, lol! I will persevere though, how about you with your goal(s)?!

 

This exercise will put you in the drivers seat, take hold of your fears, and reign em in a bit.

 

(Plus, you can do this whenever you find yourself struggling to make a big decision or when you notice something is holding you back.)

 

It all has to do with breaking down your FEARS.

 

Fear is sneaky. It might feel like dread … laziness … or you might even write it off as procrastination.

 

No matter what you call it, it’s holding you back.

 

The good news is that you CAN break out of the cycle, and I’m going to show you a great way to do it right now!

 

One of the best things about this process (which is based on a practice created by author and podcaster Tim Ferris) is that it’s very logical.

 

It’s awesome because it replaces fears & stumbling blocks with a solid decision-making process. It feels incredibly liberating!

 

You definitely want to grab a notebook and a pen for this one or open up a doc on your laptop.

 

At the top of the page, write “What if I ____?” and fill in the blank with the goal/decision you’re thinking about.

 

Then, below it, make a chart with 3 columns.

 

 

Let’s say your big goal is landing a new job with more responsibilities. In the first column, write down all the things that could go wrong.

 

A few possibilities: You are worried you’re not up for the task, that you’ll fail or won’t be good at it, the energy required would drain away time from family and friends, you might end up hating it, or you will miss all your current work buddies.

 

Try to write down at least 10-15 items.

 

In the second column, list the steps you can take to cut the risk of those bad things happening.

 

For example, do you need to brush up on your skills? Can you set boundaries that allow you personal time? Or set up a recurring lunch with your former coworkers once you start your new job?

 

For each item in column one, come up with a few steps you can take to reduce the chances of those things happening.

 

Lastly, in the third column, outline what you can do to fix the situation if the “worst thing” happens. (Take a class or make regular lunch dates with your friends, etc.)

 

“The fears we don’t face becomes our limits.” – Robin Sharma

 

Once we shine a light on our fears, it’s kind of amazing how they are far less scary than we imagined.

 

The things that scare us are almost always SO MUCH WORSE in our heads than they are in real life.

 

It’s incredible how we can let a few “what-ifs” get in the way of our goals & dreams! But when you break it down, you realize all of the amazing possibilities awaiting you.

 

What do you have waiting for you?

 

If it’s up-leveling your fitness and nutrition, I am here to help! Let’s set up a STRONGER You Discovery to help break down your goals. Just click this link here to book your call!

 

Have an amazing day STRONG friend!

 

In Strength

Xo

Candace

 

P.S.

Give me a holla if you do this exercise and share with me what comes out of it for you!