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Mindset Monday – Hard Calls

I started a new adventure last week. I so excited. It would open so many doors for my journaling workshop. And I love the program. A winner!!!!

They served doughnuts the first day and I was giddy with excitement. Then half way through the first day, I began to question if this was really for me. But I stayed and tried to keep an open mind.

By the end of the first day, I had serious doubts. I came home and thought about it. I went back Friday but decided it honestly wasn’t for me. It was a hard call. When I called to let the facilitator know I was withdrawing from the program, she went on and on about what a strong leader I was. How I would relate to the participates, etc.

And while that was an ego boost, bottom line it wasn’t what I wanted. I had to thank her and say no.

It sucks making hard calls…it just does.

Another hard call I had to make this week was in my writing. Writing is not for the weak. It’s really really hard. There are a lot dark alleys you can get sucked down. I decided to withdraw from an anthology. I created some hard feelings. But it was turning in directions I wasn’t comfortable in traveling…I’m sure they don’t have doughnuts in those places.

While I’m not trying to tell people what to write or how to write it. I just really felt that my writing wasn’t going to ‘fit’. I still wish them the best of luck and will feature the anthology comes out on my blog.

So after a week of hard calls, this week’s focus is trust the gut. It’s really important to be true yourself. Both things I had to make hard calls on were ‘good’ things…only not good things for ME. And it was my gut that told me that. Once the hard calls had been made peace settled over me. Then I could my doughnut and drink my vodka in happiness not stress.

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So remember when you start doubting something take a minute and really ask yourself why. Is it because you are stepping outside your box and growing – that’s good. Or because it just doesn’t feel right for other reasons. That’s not so good.

I’m also still working on my ‘planner peace.’ So I added another insert – hahaha. I know I need serious help! Click the pictures for descriptions and links if available.