Mikaela

In the course of an average day, each of us are given ample opportunities to face our fears, reach higher and step out further than we sometimes might like. It can be deeply encouraging to remember that it's often when we are going to the next level of our evolution that we are challenged to go beyond the cozy confines of our fears.

Risk

To move forward powerfully and achieve quantum results, we have to take risks. We must be willing to look at the ways we keep ourselves small and confront the resistance we have to entering the unknown. In other words, we have to do something different. Attaining the next level of success, fulfillment, intimacy or passion requires us to face our fear and risk appearing foolish, making a mistake, or asking for help. Remember the old saying, "Of course you have to go out on a limb sometimes, that's where the fruit is."
If you are one of those people who talk themselves out of taking risks because they are so scary, just think of the alternative: You could continue to create the same predictable results.



Your Assignment

This week, identify one place in your life where you are not getting the results you desire. Maybe it's in your career, with your family, with your health or in your intimate relationships. Allow yourself to see the approaches you've used to try to achieve your desired result.
Now, write down three actions you could take that would be outside your usual comfort zone that would produce quantum results. For example, could you ask someone for help? Do you need to hire a coach or put a structure of accountability in place?


Lastly, approach three people this week whose opinions you respect and ask them how they would go about achieving your goal. Remember, breakthrough results occur when we are willing to give up the old and embrace the new. This week, exercise your muscle of taking risks.

Life Coach, Debbie Ford