Thoughts on giving yourself a chance

Have you paused to ponder, how often you give yourself a chance, when doing something hard?

I caught myself this week blaming myself for lack of effort.

Then I thought about this.

How often I give other people in my life a chance to improve their skills on what is hard for them.

Yet I demand from myself an ungracious amount of effort and skills while I am just starting to learn a new skill.

If you find yourself being harsh on yourself, these three things have helped me to have patience with myself.

And to hold space for my growth in a sustainable way.

1️⃣ Find a powerful thought that you remind yourself of when you would be ready to blame yourself.

For me that has been something like this, lately: "I am learning a new skill and it is okay to take time."

2️⃣ Surround yourself with people who are growth minded.

I've joined a coaching group and listen to my coach sharing her wisdom in podcasts and coaching sessions.

3️⃣ Visualize the outcome of the process.

I'm clarifying to myself how this process is part of the bigger plan I have for the future and for today. When I realize how it also serves in learning the other skill sets I aim for, that boosts my patience.

Patience with yourself, while learning new things, helps you tremendously to enjoy the process.

Hugs!

Pia