Just Do It

Just Do It. Everyone has seen this iconic logo. Those three powerful words are sometimes easier said than done. I was reminded of this logo when I looked at my blog site and realized I had not posted since the end of January. I think about writing a blog post often and even have a list of topics I want to write about, but taking the leap and writing has been a struggle.

Just Do It, but I couldn’t. Fear and perfectionism kept me paralyzed. I would start writing something but would get frustrated with my inability to articulate myself in a clear way. So instead of pushing through, I put the pen down and loathed in self-pity. I have spent too much time in my head about it. Are my topics fresh enough? Do I have enough to share? Why would people read this? These fears stopped me from pursuing my love of writing.

Just Do It, but I couldn’t.  The insecurities became louder than the hope and confidence that was in the bottom of my soul. How do you dig yourself out of a hole of quicksand when the harder you fight the deeper you fall? When the hand you thought would pull you out only forces you deeper into the ditch, what are you left to do?

Just Do It, but I couldn’t. I kept fighting. I kept struggling. I knew what I needed to do but I couldn’t bring myself to do it. Have you ever felt that way? You knew what decision you needed to make but wouldn’t make it? Have you wanted to try something new but kept convincing yourself that you would fail? Or you wanted to apply for a job but didn’t because you figured you were unqualified for it? How about wanting to connect with someone but not doing so because you were afraid of rejection?

Just Do It, and I did and so can you. I realized that I could do it. I could write a blog post and this time I would write it with no expectations. Writing and posting it is a win for me. I chose to let go of fears, insecurities, doubts, expectations, and opinions and instead grab a hold of courage. The courage that allows me to jump back onto the writing horse and take it one day at a time. The courage that pushes me to just do it even when I don’t feel like doing it. The courage that is inside of all of us.

So, when you find yourself overwhelmed with fear to take a risk, doubting your abilities, or questioning a decision, be reminded of this phrase