SS Fitness

In the words of Nike, “Just do it.” All of us have fears surrounding our lives and we all have our own little trials that we have to face. Many of us get so caught up with the “what ifs” and “what nots” that we ignore what is going on right in front of us. We are scared to take risks because we are afraid of failure, rejection, or feeling incompetent. You may be dealing with a sense of imposter syndrome or uncertainty as you enter into new chapters of your life. Whether you are graduating, going to college, moving out, starting a business, getting married, having a baby, or getting a new job, whatever your next step may be, it will be scary. It’s not easy to do something new or change up your environment, but know that I am rooting for you.

Some things in life are not as serious as we think they are. If you are anything like me, you feel constantly overwhelmed by choices and to a point, it feels like there is no right one. I’m here to tell you that no choice that you make will be perfect. We live in a world clouded by sin and uncertainty that even the best choice that you will make won’t always be perfect. All you can do is to do your best. Be smart the way that you go about decisions and think about any implications and the consequences of your actions, but in all honesty, there are so many things that you cannot control. So do not dwell on a decision for so long that you never take action.

One of my biggest fears is the fear of regret. I do not want to constantly be wondering about “what could have been,” and the sad reality is that I do not think that it will ever go away. You can dwell so much on what could have been that you miss out on creating something new.

Your world is going to be what you make of it. Your attitude and reaction to the things that you face in the world are going to have the biggest perception on how you see yourself and future situations. Do the things that you are scared of because you do not want to regret it. If you fail, get rejected, or change your mind, then that’s just what is going to happen. You are going to grow through your experiences, risks, and relationships. You need to stop looking back at those decisions you made and say that they were all a waste of time. Maybe you did waste time, but know that it was not all in vain.

Your past helped to shape you into who you are. Make those things that you went through form you into a better version of yourself. Do not be afraid of making another mistake because you wouldn’t be human if you never messed up. Take smart risks and work hard to be better than you were yesterday. Better may look like a new job, new career, advancing in your current job, getting married, getting closer with God, developing a healthier lifestyle.

Make a plan on how you can grow, and you may need to put yourself in some uncomfortable situations. You may need to do some hard things, and you will probably fall a time or two, but know that if you are willing to put in the effort and you work to be disciplined and grow to be the best person that you can, that you will be able to progress forward. Whether you accomplish that goal or not, the person that you will become will be worth it in the end.