Just Start

Simply starting something removes many of the barriers we construe in our minds prior, which inevitably lead to our inaction. There are so many mental blockers we handcuff ourselves to when we spend time thinking of all the reasons why we cannot do something. Many of these blockers come when we begin “planning.” I love planning things out. I love knowing exactly when I need to leave to arrive on time. I like knowing what my days and weeks will look like so I can plan accordingly. It is in my nature to act according to what is “planned.” At the same time, I have begun to recognize the importance of not getting stuck in the “planning” phase. The more you plan, the more inclined you are to say, “Well, the weather is too hot for me to run, I will start tomorrow.” Then tomorrow comes, and you have another excuse.

Just start. Whatever it is. Just start.

I am not a supporter of being rash or reckless in your actions. I do not condone signing up for next month’s Iron Man if you have never swum more than 100 meters in the pool. What I do condone is getting off the sidelines for ideas, activities, events, and more that you have been “planning” out for long periods of time. By acting first, the rest of the situational question marks you had prior to beginning are much easier to solve after taking the steps to begin. All of the details do not need to be ironed out before starting. It is okay not to have all of the answers ahead of time. The answers and new questions will come once you begin.

What in your life have you been “waiting for the right time” to begin? What in your life are you “waiting until next month” to start? What in your life are you meticulously planning every detail before taking the first step?

What in your life do you need to just start?