Are You Going to Quit?

I’ve noticed throughout my limited time on earth, the things worth doing the most are going to be the hardest things to complete. 

They’re going to be the hardest things to stick with but will provide the biggest payoff.

Oftentimes we start working on something important, realize it’s way more difficult than we anticipated, and quit.

The worst part about the scenario above is that you could have been so close to the breakthrough you needed, but you quit.

I spent a couple of years debating how I wanted to help others that are dealing with trauma from sexual abuse. 

After much thought, I knew what I had to do; I had to share my story.

I had to go back through all the hurt, pain, anger, embarrassment, shame, depression, hopelessness, thoughts of suicide, and any other feelings that may come up, in order to truly help others.

I knew this deep down inside, but I didn’t want to do it at first.

I was terrified at the thought. 

I was going to be sharing my deepest, darkest secrets with the world. 

I was going to be sharing these secrets with everyone that knows me and knew me throughout the years, but I knew this was the only way.

I felt like God was leading me in this direction.

I’ve had enough experiences now where I felt the same way, like God was leading me to do something and it’s always worked out in the end.

It may not have looked like it when I was going through it, but the ending was always a blessing.

This doesn’t mean that it’s going to be easy.

It’s not easy for me to share everything that’s happened to me day after day. 

It’s especially not easy when you’re not sure if it’s really having an impact on others.

There are many days where I want to quit and go back to my quiet life.

However, I know deep down that’s not my purpose and I would be miserable if I did that.

I’m going to have to fight through the desire to quit, the feelings of fear, discouragement, and doubt, and continue to move forward one step at a time.

I’m not going to quit, and I tell myself this every day.

You are going to have to do the same.

If you’re not satisfied with your life, you’re going to have to make the decision to do something about it.

This may mean, like me, you may have to confront your past. 

You’re going to have to address some things that you never thought you would address.

However, you’re not going to realize your potential until you do the things you need to do.

You have to make the decision to act and tell yourself that no matter how hard it gets, you’re not going to quit.

The best way to do this is by first acknowledging this truth; the truth that you’re going to want to quit every day in the beginning.

You’re going to have to constantly remind yourself why you’re doing it and stay focused on the outcome you desire.

I don’t care how you do this.

If you have to put stickies all over your bathroom mirror, then do it.

If you have to journal multiple times a day, then do it.

If you have to get someone to hold you accountable and check in with them, then do it.

Take the time to meditate on the outcome you desire, pay attention to your thoughts and make sure you are aware of the negative thoughts and cast them away, but know where you want to go.

You have the ability to do this, you just have to develop the mindset and have a strategy.

You’re going to be going to battle with yourself.

Everything that you’ve built up for years is going to fight back against you when you try to change.

Believe me, I know this from experience.

Comfort will try to pull you back from what you’re trying to do, and it will look enticing.

If you slip or fall, get back up and refocus.

The worst thing you can do is beat yourself up and start the negative talk.

You’re going to have bad days.

You’re going to have days where you fail or don’t win a single battle.

It doesn’t matter, we’re more concerned with the big picture here. 

You keep moving forward no matter what.

I promise, if you don’t quit, you’ll get to your destination.

Stay positive and take action!

Thank you so much for spending your time reading this newsletter. I truly appreciate the support and my goal is to share my story and add value to your life.