How do you get to the top of the staircase?
I have the personality that when I set a goal for myself or the studio, I want to be laser-focused and get it accomplished. I also know that when that happens, things I need to attend to get left behind and I become impatient if I don’t reach my goal right away.
By reflecting on this, I made a connection to a staircase. I stand at the bottom of the stairs looking at my goal on the top of the staircase. I want to take only ONE giant leap to get to the top. I may topple down, get bruised, and be frustrated. I continue a few more times and then may even give up. There goes that goal.
Then I began to think that by taking one step at a time and breaking down the path to get to my goal, I not only am more likely to succeed, but I am also giving myself the opportunity to celebrate every win when I make it to the next step. Why would I deprive myself of all those little wins, especially when I know each win will motivate me to continue to the top of the staircase?
Maybe you have the same mindset. So, let’s together CHOOSE to take one step at a time, celebrate each step, and allow ourselves the opportunity to achieve our goal in a safer, more effective way.
Here’s to reaching the top of the staircase with a lot less bruising and frustration!