This weekend was one for the books. Tons of fun with friends, and the Gamecocks (finally) had a win. Naturally, Monday's don't leave me quite as giddy. Which is why Motivation Monday is a nice little reminder. A nudge if you will. Heck, a full-on push even.
MOTIVATION MONDAY
MOTIVATION MONDAY
Have you ever felt like you're not supposed to be where you are? Like you don't deserve it? Feeling almost like an impostor living in someone else's life? Well you're not alone, my friend.
I think we've all been there. Done that. Whether you were accepted into your "reach" college, or the cute-guy-in-your-business-class asks you out, it's normal to freak out. And feel unworthy. But let me let you in on a little secret: you are there for a reason.
FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT
This is a motto my mom has repeated to me since before I can remember. If I was having a bad day. Or anxious about a test. Or going to a dance. Mom would look me in the eye and tell me those exact words. I was probably guilty of rolling my eyes a time or two. And didn't think much of it then, but now? It was the best advice I could ever receive.
If you're anything like me, it's tough to be confident right away. I get anxious. And super nervous. And the most frustrating part? Normally it's for something small and silly.
One instance that keeps coming (more like haunting) in my mind was my lifeguarding training. I was a lifeguard for summers in high school, and it was a great summer job. I loved the people I worked with. But the test we had to take every year? I was so nervous I would nearly pass out! I remember my mom dropping me off at the pool to get re-certified, and just sitting in the car. Paralyzed with fear. Not able to open the door. I was begging her to take me home. I couldn't handle the pressure of it all. I didn't think I could save a 250 pound man drowning. Or holding a brick over my head while treading water for two minutes. Or remember all the steps to CPR. The list went on. And truthfully, I was a wreck.
And you know what my mom told me? Yup. Fake it till you make it. She would said to "act like you're the most confident lifeguard there". Like this was no big deal (looking back it really was not a big deal!). It's funny how life works out, doesn't it? I passed every single year. And had a fun summer. But I hated that I would put myself through all that torture.
From time-to-time I remember myself on those days. When I was timid and ready to walk away. To show me how far I have come. I decided to try and listen to my mom (trust me on this, mom is pretty much always right). And fake it. And you know what? I've learned that I will, and do make it. And hell, even become it. Positive thinking is half the battle. It'll take you great places.
So fake it till you make it. Don't sit in the corner and wallow away. So head up tall, smile, and act confident. With due time, you'll start to notice a change. And here is the kicker: the change you'll notice is inside of you. Everyone else assumes you are meant to be there (until you prove otherwise), and it was you all along doubting yourself! You are meant to be there. Don't punish yourself for being you're awesome self. #FITYMI
~pinch, pinch~
If you're anything like me, it's tough to be confident right away. I get anxious. And super nervous. And the most frustrating part? Normally it's for something small and silly.
One instance that keeps coming (more like haunting) in my mind was my lifeguarding training. I was a lifeguard for summers in high school, and it was a great summer job. I loved the people I worked with. But the test we had to take every year? I was so nervous I would nearly pass out! I remember my mom dropping me off at the pool to get re-certified, and just sitting in the car. Paralyzed with fear. Not able to open the door. I was begging her to take me home. I couldn't handle the pressure of it all. I didn't think I could save a 250 pound man drowning. Or holding a brick over my head while treading water for two minutes. Or remember all the steps to CPR. The list went on. And truthfully, I was a wreck.
And you know what my mom told me? Yup. Fake it till you make it. She would said to "act like you're the most confident lifeguard there". Like this was no big deal (looking back it really was not a big deal!). It's funny how life works out, doesn't it? I passed every single year. And had a fun summer. But I hated that I would put myself through all that torture.
From time-to-time I remember myself on those days. When I was timid and ready to walk away. To show me how far I have come. I decided to try and listen to my mom (trust me on this, mom is pretty much always right). And fake it. And you know what? I've learned that I will, and do make it. And hell, even become it. Positive thinking is half the battle. It'll take you great places.
So fake it till you make it. Don't sit in the corner and wallow away. So head up tall, smile, and act confident. With due time, you'll start to notice a change. And here is the kicker: the change you'll notice is inside of you. Everyone else assumes you are meant to be there (until you prove otherwise), and it was you all along doubting yourself! You are meant to be there. Don't punish yourself for being you're awesome self. #FITYMI
~pinch, pinch~