If only

You’ve heard about people having breakthroughs and creating a life of their dreams. 

They have an okay life, then a crisis arises. They go through a lot of drama and suddenly – they figure it all out. Now, they have an amazing career and life.

You read these stories and use them as a way to punish yourself.

You tell yourself you should be more like her, you should be able to do (fill in the blank).

Your brain starts lying to you:

If only I had a more supportive spouse, then I could start my own business.

If only my boss weren’t such an anti-feminist jerk – I’d be an executive by now.

If only I made more money, I could do whatever I want.

If only I had my (insert degree or certification here), then people would see me as a real leader.

If only.

Have you ever noticed that the road called If Only never leads you to a fun place? It always takes you to the dead-end of self-doubt and never feels remotely positive.

What if it didn’t have to be that way?

You are a smart, savvy, highly successful career woman who has the power to change direction in a nano-second.

If only you slowed down long enough to notice those damaging thoughts.

If only you knew those thoughts are just sentences in your head – they’re not useful or true. 

If only you made the decision to invest in yourself and create the career and life you crave. 

If only’s can work both ways. They can keep you playing small, or they can open you up to a world of possibilities.

If only you listened to that voice inside that said you are meant for more, what would it tell you?

If only you believed in yourself fully and completely and owned your expertise, what would you create?

If only you learned where self-confidence comes from and you could create that feeling any time you wanted to – how far could you go?

If only’s are powerful.

Which ones will you listen to?

You get to decide.

Trust yourself and follow your own lead.

P.S. – Curious about what would happen when you start to rewrite your If Only’s? It’s time to start playing bigger and I’m here to help. Schedule a call with me today to learn how coaching with me helps you create what’s possible.