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2.
Take small steps.
3. Get yourself unstuck.
• If you’re afraid your adult children are
moving on without you as a priority in their
lives, pick up the phone and call them.
• Do something. Own what you want and go
after it.
If you are busy advancing your life in a positive
way, you will find yourself focused less on the
confidence busters. Your overwhelmedness
will become exhilarating, not exhausting.
You will think less about the words of others
and more about your own exciting plan and
robust to-do list. Comparison to others and
disappointment about your current state are
replaced by your pride in progress.
You are responsible for your
confidence. Get after it!
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If the small steps seem insurmountable
because you’re stuck dwelling on your fears,
along with a long list of disappointments, do
something.
Don’t try to tackle a list. Just. Do. One.
Thing. Whatever is swirling in your head,
move it from thoughts to paper. Then pick
the one thing from that paper that you’ll use
as a starting point for action. From thoughts,
to words, to action.
If you’re afraid, do it afraid.
• If you’re afraid you’re not likable, call one friend
you feel comfortable with and invite her to have
a cup of coffee or a glass of wine with you.
• I  f you’re afraid you could never find a more
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spite of the daily overwhelming challenges and uncertainties.
As a certified Life Purpose ® coach, she has been supporting and
coaching women for nearly 25 years. Aleta is the Bestselling author
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Confidence and Discover the Purpose of Your Life.
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Completing big projects, chasing dreams,
and even upleveling your day-to-day life
can feel overwhelming. It is easy to fall into
a trap of thinking, “I could never do that.”
Instead of letting yourself be intimidated
by the big picture, find one small step you
can take today. For example, if you dream
of leaving your job and starting a business,
the first step could be to buy a journal to use
while you brainstorm your potential business
ideas and document what you’re learning
along the way. The second step could be to
create a list of all of the business ideas you
have. The third step could be researching
information on the internet about how to start
a business. Progress cultivates confidence.
With every step you take on this journey to
master almost anything, your confidence will
become stronger.
fulfilling job, jump on a job site and see
what is out there.