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an you relate to being at one place in your riding at one point in time, and then, for whatever reason, life and ‘stuff’ happened, and you’re
Perhaps things snowballed in your mind. “What do others think of me? Can I really do this? My progress is too slow. I feel stuck. I’m not like I used to be. I’ll never get there.” And on.
One way to face change is to understand that your situation will always change.
No one escapes change.
Sometimes it sneaks up on you. Sometimes it knocks you in the head.
Some changes are out of your control (like getting older, or forced time away from riding). Other changes are more subtle, like different desires now. It’s all so personal.
However, all that really matters is this place in time, right now … today.
What do you truly love and want to do, now? But of course, because of all the things you think about your past and other people etc., it’s natural to feel confused and/or lack confidence.
What made a huge impact on my life (once again) was the work of my mentor, Dr. Jim Loehr. He talks about who you are becoming because of all you do … and designing and judging everything by your own scorecard.
Your personal growth and joy with horses is truly at the heart of all you do.
When you value, above all else, the positives and the challenges of your personal journey with your horse, change can be less scary.
Start from where you are. Keep growing personally. Continue to learn and advance your technical skills. Practice mental skills. Make choices that make you happy. Embrace the adventure of your journey.
Thennnnn, your brand of your life with your horse … well … it will all be personally fulfilling and free.
You don’t have to be any place other than where you are right now. It’s enough. You are enough.
And from this moment in time you can face change, and choose to do whatever you want to do. You design the “terms” of your success … and fun.
BARBRA SCHULTE
Barbra Schulte is a Professional Cutting Horse Trainer, Personal Performance Coach, Author, Clinician, and Equine Consultant.
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MAKE CHANGE LESS
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less confident, maybe even confused now?
Perhaps things snowballed in your mind.
“What do others think of me? Can I really
do this? My progress is too slow. I feel stuck.
I’m not like I used to be. I’ll never get there.”
And on. One way to face change is to
understand that your situation will always
change.
Sometimes it sneaks up on you. Sometimes
it knocks you in the head.
Some changes are out of your control (like
getting older, or forced time away from
riding). Other changes are more subtle, like
different desires now. It’s all so personal.
However, all that really matters is this place
in time, right now, today.
What do you truly love and want to do, now? But of course, because of all the things you think about your past and other people etc., it’s natural to feel confused and/or lack confidence.
What made a huge impact on my life (once again) was the work of my mentor, Dr. Jim Loehr. He talks about who you are becoming because of all you do, and designing and judging everything by your own scorecard.
Your personal growth and joy with horses is truly at the heart of all you do. When you value, above all else, the positives and the challenges of your personal journey with your horse, change can be less scary.
Start from where you are. Keep growing personally. Continue to learn and advance your technical skills. Practice mental skills. Make choices that make you happy. Embrace the adventure of your journey.
Then, your own brand of life with your horse, well, it will all be personally fulfilling and free.
You don’t have to be any place other than where you are right now. It’s enough. You are enough.
You don’t have to be any place other than where you are right now. It’s enough. You are enough.
And from this moment in time you can face change, and choose to do whatever you want to do. You design the “terms” of your success … and fun.
What do you truly love and
want to do, now? But of
course, because of all the
things you think about your
past and other people etc., it’s
natural to feel confused and/
or lack confidence.
What made a huge impact on
my life (once again) was the
work of my mentor, Dr. Jim
Loehr. He talks about who you
are becoming because of all
you do, and designing and
judging everything by your
own scorecard.
Your personal growth and joy
with horses is truly at the
heart of all you do. When you
value, above all else, the
positives and the challenges
of your personal journey with
your horse, change can be less
scary.
Start from where you are.
Keep growing personally.
Continue to learn and
advance your technical skills.
Practice mental skills. Make
choices that make you happy.
Embrace the adventure of
your journey.
Then, your own brand of life
with your horse, well, it will all
be personally fulfilling and
free.
You don’t have to be any place
other than where you are right
now. It’s enough. You are
enough.
You don’t have to be any place
other than where you are right
now. It’s enough. You are
enough.
And from this moment in time
you can face change, and
choose to do whatever you
want to do. You design the
“terms” of your
success … and fun.
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No one escapes change.