When doing something new or uncomfortable, the natural human reaction (or defense mechanism to avoid looking silly or feeling pain or discomfort) is to say “I can’t.”
Sometimes you say it before you even think about what it is you’re trying to do.
I’m not here to tell you that you CAN do everything and you should never give up and give you a load of cheerleading crap.
I just want you to think about your initial reaction to something difficult. Do you automatically throw up the “I can’t” flag without even thinking?
Or do you take a second and let it soak in and then say, I’ll try?
You may not do it perfect. Hell, it may REALLY suck but it’s breaking out of you comfort zone and just giving it a try.
That’s what I want you to focus on this week. When something tough or uncomfortable comes around, whether it’s an exercise at the gym, a suggestion to your eating plan or a task at work, just take a second before you go into defense mode.
Don’t automatically turn to “I can’t.”
Instead think about saying, I’ll give it my best try and I won’t worry about the outcome. Good or bad, I stepped out of my comfort zone and DID IT.