If you are reading this, it is likely because you found me somewhere on the internet (most likely Instagram or Pinterest), and you find inspiration through my posts. Buckle up, because today’s post is all about encouraging YOU to do hard things.

I hope that especially in this moment, you see this blog post as the sign you perhaps have been looking for to take that scary, uncomfortable leap that you’ve been pondering for so long but have not yet acted upon. Before we get into why I think you should bet on yourself, I’d like to share a little bit about why I decided to write about this topic.

I recently chose to bet on myself in more ways than one, and let me tell you, the feeling is scary as hell. I’m currently in the middle of a career change and quite honestly, a midlife crisis course correction. Yes, let’s call it “course correcting,” that language seems more promising than crisis???

Let me be crystal clear: Historically, I have NOT been one to take risks. In fact, I am the opposite of a risk-taker. I have played it safe my whole life. I literally am that girl who came out of the womb and followed the rules from day one, always sticking to the status quo. Yet, I found myself needing a change. I had a yearning in my soul to pivot and pursue other dreams.

How did I arrive at that point? Something in me just kind of internally…. broke. I just got so sick of my own BS that I knew I had to make a change, or I didn’t feel I had a right to feel sorry for myself.

I truly believe that we, and we alone, are responsible for our happiness and for the direction of our live. Hence why I decided that it was time to course-correct.

Here are a few reasons why I am choosing to bet on myself…

– The universe has always had my back.
– I know that I am competent and capable of working through all of life’s challenges.
– I have survived everything in my life thus far.
– I truly believe that in order to find my greatest calling in life, I need to step out of my comfort zone.
– I understand that at any point in my journey, I have the power of choice. I can choose to pivot at any point. Every day is a new opportunity.

Now, it’s time for YOU to bet on yourself. Think of it as an experiment. What is the absolute worst that can happen?

So maybe you fail.

Maybe you fall flat on your face.

Wouldn’t you rather have the latter happen than be on your death bed and regret not taking that one chance? As cheesy as that may sound, it’s the truth.

So many of us choose to settle for a life that is mediocre because we can’t fathom the thought of walking away from what we know – stability, comfort, routine. The moment in which our deepest yearning to not settle is greater than our fear of leaving our comfort zone is the very moment we find the courage to break free.

Please know that I deeply understand your discomfort and fear with creating change in your life.

Change is HARD and not meant to be easy.

We can only grow from the stretching and molding that occurs from leaving our comfort zone.

Bet on yourself, babes. And please know that I so very much appreciate you following along on my journey while I bet on myself.

Xo,
Chels