Sometimes you have to trust the magic of starting.
In 2020, I quit a lot of stuff. A long commute. Monthly haircuts. A specific behavior that no longer served me. Even my job (although that one was planned, pre-pandemic). Some of what I quit this past year was by choice, and for others, I had no say in the matter. I suspect that you can relate. However, I started some stuff too. And now looking back, the things I quit in 2020 allowed me the space to start....
... a morning meditation practice (thanks Insight Timer)
... a grueling yet meaningful 14-week training regime for a 17-mile trail run
... helping families through the launch of my recovery coaching & education business
... using a gratitude tablecloth at family dinners
... connecting virtually with people all over the country (the power of the Zoom rooms!); my circle expanded dramatically in unexpected ways that have blessed me professionally and personally
Quitting something - whether by choice or not - may lead us to start something new. But starting can be scary (and 2020 gave us enough to be scared about for a lifetime). When we start, we also start thinking: What if I fail? How will I know if I'm doing it right? What if it's hard? Can I stick with it? What will others think of me?
You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try. --Beverly Sills
So what it is that you need to quit, so you can start? What behaviors or patterns of thinking are no longer serving you? Where are you stuck and what is it that you want (NEED) to start in 2021?
The work I'm doing to help families start their own recovery when a loved one of theirs struggles with addiction can be a scary place to start - I get it. It's a journey that does not follow a straight line, has no real clear beginning or end, and is full of frustration and uncertainty. But it can also be one of hope, resilience and restoration. If you're not sure where to start but ready to take the next step, please reach out and we can set up a 30-minute consultation to connect. To start.