Standing on a ledge

Moving past procrastination to reach your dreams

I was reading Gail Goodwin's blog and she had an amazing post called Born to Fly. It was absolutely amazing and got me thinking about how people get stuck.

Are you thinking about changing something in your life? Do you find yourself complaining about someone or something in your life a lot? Have you been waking up wishing things were different? Then you’re probably standing on a ledge.

Think about what it’s like to be on a ledge. It would be uncomfortable, no comfy chairs, no fridge and nothing much to do. It would be scary. Looking out over that drop off the side of a cliff could be awfully scary. You may feel trapped. Being faced with a huge drop off or an impossible climb up the side of a cliff would leave you feeling like you don’t have a choice.

So what do most people do in this situation? They panic, complain or become paralyzed by fear. None of those things will get you off the ledge. So perhaps it’s time to think outside the box.

Have you called for help? Sometimes when we’re stuck it’s because we just don’t have the particular skill to get through a situation. That is the time to call out for help. There are coaches, consultants, friends and mentors who can help – all you have to do is ask.

Are there hand and footholds on that wall that would let you climb up? Take a step back and reassess your situation. Try looking at it from different perspectives, or even asking others to look at it. Sometimes we just need a different perspective to see a way forward.

What if you could fly off that ledge? Have you been building your skills and your confidence? Maybe it’s time to take that leap of faith and believe you can fly.

Whatever your way off the ledge, the key is knowing you can get off and doing something. Sitting around will not get you where you want to be.

Take a careful look at your life. Are you standing on a ledge? Identify it and choose an action you will take to get yourself off the ledge. Whether it is asking for help, finding a new perspective, or taking a leap of faith, do something that moves you forward. You can reach your dreams when you are ready to fly.