Showing up, taking the first step, it’s all huge in moving forward.
Whether it’s getting out the front door to run, getting into the pool for a swim (made a little more challenging given the pool isn’t quite warm yet), or cleaning the house, I’m so aware of the importance of taking that first step forward.
It’s like the first step is a domino. We have learned from the game that once one falls, the others will follow. We also know that once we take the first step, the second step is easier. That means it’s easier to complete the task and to do the same task the next time.
But if we’re having trouble making the first step, maybe we even need to back up a little, take a step backward (sorry, I couldn’t resist!). In that time to reflect as we go backward, think about a reward or some way to make the goal even smaller. Whatever it takes to propel us forward. And remember, it might take a few tries for something to work. That’s okay. That’s part of the learning process to go forward. Once we have some idea of what works for us, we can use that when we feel frozen in the future.
The key is to keep trying. The more we try, the easier it gets to go forward and climb bigger hills to challenge ourselves to accomplish more.