Have you tried?

That’s what my dad would say to me when I said I couldn’t do something and got discouraged. At the time, it inspired as much eye rolling and me thinking he didn’t at all understand the struggles of a kid, as it did to propel me to try. Though I did always try because how could I not with someone encouraging me. Plus, I didn’t want to disappoint him by not trying.

Funny thing about parental advice…….he was right.

I repeat this phrase often to my kids who have about the same response as I did but then they try and more often than not are surprised with the result.

Much like I said in a previous post about what’s the worst that could happen you also DON’T know until you TRY. To defeat yourself before you’ve even given an attempt isn’t being the best version of you isn’t the best pattern of behavior.

I say it to myself all the time as an adult. Lately, it’s been at boot camp. Sometimes that evil trainer, Jessica (who is not at all evil and is pretty awesome – if you’re in central Indiana check her out) wants us to do exercises that I think it my head no freaky way. I can’t do that. Then that little daddy voice in my head says, “have you tried.” So I force myself to do it and while I might feel like I’m going to die, I don’t die, and a few hours later I feel awesome fo the accomplishment.

So what are you not trying? What’s stopping you? What’s the worst that could happen (I know all questions I’ve asked before)?

There is nothing you can’t do.

NOTHING!

And even if you fall short unless you have a crystal ball you aren’t going to know that UNTL you try. Sitting on the sidelines isn’t doing you any good.

My challenge to you this week is this. I want you to do something that scares you. I don’t mean pet a spider or anything (can you even do that) but a small thing that you’ve wanted to do but haven’t because you’re afraid.

Push through your fear and do it. If it can’t be done this week, start the planning on getting it done. Email me or tell me in the comments what your small challenge is.

Put it out there and be proud.

You’re fabulous, and you CAN do anything!

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