Have you ever been distracted from the task that TRULY matters to you or your only important task? This week has been a perfect example of me struggling to shake off this bad habit of mine. I've done and tackled ABSOLUTELY everything but avoided writing my newsletter. I poured my time, energy, and commitment into other things, hoping it would make me feel better. But in the end, I still feel as if I didn't accomplish anything because the ONLY ONE task I needed to do—I didn't do it. Sounds wild, isn't it!?
I have been battling with overthinking for some time. When it comes to the most important thing, my brain creates many thoughts that hold me back. I avoid it. I get overwhelmed and freeze. In those moments, I'm afraid of not being good enough. So, I find many other things to do to distract myself from it. But somehow, when I'm in bed or have a solitary moment with myself, I know it's not healthy to avoid what I mean to be doing.
I think it’s okay to be distracted. There will be many distractions in life—healthy and unhealthy ones—that we can’t escape. There will be days that are challenging. But what matters is you go through it—it is strength, bravery, vulnerability, and courage. There is nothing more beautiful than witnessing yourself transform for the better. I believe that having distractions or not won’t be able to pull you away from the life that is meant for you. And if I can pull myself to write this newsletter, I believe you can do the same, too.
Rooting for all of us! -JV