MIDLIFE MUSINGS: WHAT IS HOLDING YOU BACK?

I don’t always realize when I’m holding myself back and I bet the same is true for you. 

Listen to this episode to hear where I was when I had a recent epiphany and what I did to help me move forward again. 

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Transcript

MIDLIFE MUSINGS: WHAT IS HOLDING YOU BACK??

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Hi there, my friend. It's me, Karli. Thanks for listening to my MIDLIFE MUSINGS.
If you don't already know, hiking is one of my top three favorite ways to move. I love to hike early in the morning, hear the crunch of the trail under my feet, and enjoy the natural beauty around me. It clears my mind even when I don't realize it needs clearing.

A little over a week ago was one of those hikes that shook a few things loose for me. I realized I had allowed some limiting self-talk to seep in, and it was preventing me from moving forward. I noticed I had gradually let go of positive habits that were successfully replacing that limiting self-talk, and in their absence, it reappeared.

Whoa.

As soon as this hit me, I understood why I had been feeling off for several weeks. I could see that I was subconsciously making excuses for why I had to wait a little longer and that now wasn't the right time. I was talking myself out of stepping from my comfort zone into my fear zone.

So what did I do?

I went home and started thinking and writing. I drew a line down the middle of a page and on the left side I wrote down all of the limiting thoughts I was having. I noted the fears underlying those thoughts.

On the right side of the page, I wrote down all of the reasons those limiting thoughts and fears were complete bullshit.

Next, I flipped the page and wrote down the positive habits I had let slide. I noted all of the reasons I let them slip and decided on three action steps to help me recommit and get back on track.

My question for you, my friend, is what is holding you back?

You are growing and learning and reaching and stretching. All of which comes with to and fro, fear and courage, success and failure.

Hold space to notice your limiting self-talk and the fears that keep you from moving forward.

I created a downloadable document to help you go through the same process I did when I got home that morning. I also included a 60-day habit tracker to build consistency around your helpful habits.

It's free to my listeners with your first name and email address. Look for the link in the show notes and transcript.

Midlife and beyond comes with a lot of change, my friend. If you want my guidance and support as you move through it, schedule a free 30-minute one-on-one coaching consultation with me, or grab a one-hour time slot during my Wellness Hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays. I have links in the transcript and show notes so you can easily make it happen.

I'll be back with another MIDLIFE MUSINGS in two weeks. Until then, don't miss my regularly scheduled episodes of FLIPSIDE OF MIDLIFE®️ every Wednesday. 

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