The Limiting Belief Keeping You Stuck

An Inside Look:  How I Am Stretching My Capacity

First things first... before I get into the concept of stretching your capacity, I want you to know that I'm not pushing you to a place of overwhelm or a "never enough" attitude.  This idea is being shared from a place of deep desire and overcoming limiting beliefs.  So, with that in mind... let's continue.

Superwoman
This is going to sound conceited - but it's not, I promise!  Oddly enough, earlier this week I was compared to Superwoman - twice.  The comments were shared by other ambitious women, at two different times, saying they just can't believe all that I do.  Before you roll your eyes and press delete on this email - because I know how that sounds, let me say that I do not liken myself to this at all!!  I'm just me showing up where I'm called, and doing my best at it all.  (At the end of this article I'll share one way I'm stretching my own capacity this week!)

​Yet It Put Me In A Reflective Place
​My first thoughts were - those two women are superwomen themselves!  {They just don't recognize it.}  They show up, serve others, love generously, wear all the hats, and they do it with a smile on their face!  YOU too are likely doing all of those very things! ;-)

So Adjust Your Cape & Keep Reading...

My second thoughts were - what are they seeing in me?  What might I be doing that leads them to say such a thing?  From that place of reflection I acknowledged that yes, I do a lot (no I don't think I'm special because of it).  But with all that I do, I had to build up to each thing - over time.  I've had to stretch my capacity.

When You Want More
When you want to make changes, add new habits, or start new things in your life it can feel overwhelming!!  Often times we want it all - right now.  Or at least I can feel like that!  Yet, what I know from habit change coaching - and from personal experience - is that baby steps are key.
We may want to:

• add in exercise,
• change how we're eating,
• start a new business,
• read the Bible everyday,
• step out of our comfort zone to make new friends,
• take up a new hobby,
• etc.

But we can't imagine how we're going to fit it in.
There is always something to be said for taking one thing off your plate before adding something new.  YET, that's not always possible.  So when I find myself in this place - and yet I have that deep desire to do something new... I baby step it in, and stretch my capacity slowly until it becomes part of my rhythm & routine.

Nix This Limiting Belief
​You don't need to buy into the false or limiting belief that you "can't" do something just because it feels hard to start.  You may have to:

• adjust your schedule,
• tackle your mindset,
• or be honest about unimportant things you're giving your time to.

Honestly, a hard truth (said with all the love) is that I find that most of us have the time... we're just mismanaging it OR we use it as an excuse so we don't have to take that first (often hard or uncomfortable) step.

Does That Resonate With You?
If you have a deep desire to start something new - but you find yourself stuck, let this be your encouragement to take a small step in the right direction today.  Then slowly build on that until it becomes a smooth part of your rhythm.  You could even write out the achievable steps that will get you from here to there, and give yourself a date when you want to have this new thing fully integrated into your life.  (Sometimes we need that or we won't push ourselves to get it done​.)

I've Got You
If you could use support:

• getting unstuck,
• mapping out a plan,
• understanding how to seek God's leading
• or making a major shift in your lifestyle...

I'm here for you.  We can start with a free Discovery Call to see what will be most helpful for you... and it's always my goal to leave you with at least one "nugget of knowledge" that you can put into place from that simple 15 minute conversation.

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How I'm 'Stretching' This Week!
​If you wondered how I'm stretching my capacity... I've just joined a quaint new gym in town and I start attending classes this Saturday!!  I too value accountability, and I always show up better when I'm going to the gym (as opposed to working out at home as I've been doing for quite a while now).  I miss being in the gym and having that support.  So, I'll slowly add in classes to my schedule (kettlebell, mobility, strength, etc) as I adjust my own schedule (and mindset) to do so!  Btw, if you're local (Southern Lancaster County, PA - I invite you to join me - the first class is free!)

​Now go get after it or schedule that Discovery Call​ so we can get started!  ;-)  YOU CAN DO IT!!!