The Hardest Part Of The Journey
So last week I started a little 'mid-life' adventure of sorts and began my training towards learning to drive...Big ol' 18 wheelers!
Like I mentioned last week, it's been something I've always told myself I wanted to try out one day. However for whatever reason, didn't pursue it until this year. I'm extremely grateful for the opportunity and I finished the 'in-class' portion of my training earlier today.
Now don't get me wrong, I'm months away from being complete because now we switch from theory to actually getting behind the wheel and learn how to operate these massive vehicles. I'm excited!! But to be honest, I'm glad the in-class part is over.
I've been away from my family since last Monday and it's great to be home!
I'll be honest, over the past week and a half, my 'Hive life' has suffered, along with my online businesses as a whole. If you've seen my track record over the 5 plus years I've been on Hive, I rarely miss a beat. The past week though, it's been every other day....
And as for my online businesses, I'm just grateful Eliana and Blain have been holding down the fort because I've had a horrible time keeping up to date.
I told myself, getting into this trucking thing will be cool because it'll still allow me to continue my efforts here and on my businesses. And I'm sure things will get a lot more smooth as I graduate into actually being on the road and having a schedule. But right now...I'm having a heck of a time trying to stay visible and active every day.
The hardest part of this journey for me, is jumping back on the horse!
It's crazy how long you can go, having a set schedule and never missing a beat...To having a few days off in a week, and it completely ruins your habits. Takes so long to develop those habits, and just a few days to have them all...Feel like a struggle!
But here's the secret that I have found works, every single time I lose a step!
I remind myself....
No one is coming to save me!
No one is going to write the content!
No one is going to build my brands!
So get back on the horse, even if you don't feel up to it. Push yourself to get active and those habits you formed over the years, will show up again.
Sounds way too simple of a solution, I know. However this has worked for me over the years. If I take a holiday, or something happens...I'll always 'feel' like taking it easy. I'll talk myself out of creating and end up hurting my personal brand in the process. However the gut check happens, and I remind myself that no one is coming to save me!
I'm an entrepreneur which means...If it's meant to be, it's up to me!
Does this mean I'll never 'miss a day' again? Oh gosh no, I'm sure I'll miss many more days in my career. However the trick to sustaining effort in this has always been...To show up, even when I don't feel like it. No matter what, keep pushing forward and amazing things always happen as a result :)
Hope this was of value to anyone that might be struggling with 'jumping back on the horse!'
