This has come up countless times in recent coaching sessions and in my life in general…
There will be a story or some limiting belief that I know rationally to be untrue.
But despite my brain’s knowledge of this fact, my heart will ache from fear and my emotions will declare that nothing has ever been truer.
For example:
“I don’t have what it takes to run a sustainable business.”
Logic:
Lol what?
A year ago you had never even heard of life coaching. Now it pays your bills and your business has been growing each month since you started. You also help coaches directly in growing their businesses.
If you continue on the same trajectory, you’ll get anything you want.
Emotions:
Lol true.
It’s only a matter of time before people figure out you’re a fraud. You’ll probably have to go back to waiting tables when this all comes crashing down.
The Solution:
So what can we do when we feel a lump in our chest despite our logical awareness?
We can take action anyway. We can continue to show up and do the work.
Who says we have to be fearless? Most heroes aren’t.
They’re courageous; they take action in spite of their fear. We can do the same thing.
I’m creating a program for coaches right now. I’m terrified that no one will be interested. But that has nothing to do with me showing up today and reaching out to 100 coaches.
The next time that story pops up, I’ll politely respond: “So what?”