I used to believe I needed to do it all by myself, that I could ask for help, but more often than not I would be quicker or better off doing things myself. For years it stopped me from finding the rest and space it requires to be truly creative and innovative, to really tap into my own brilliance. I realised that I’d never be able to accomplish my most ambitious dreams if I didn’t flip this belief and create a new one.
This year has been a steep lesson in asking for, and more importantly accepting help. I had to allow people to step up to the plate, and also allow them to drop the ball. I was always that person catching those balls, and it meant that I was exhausted and the people around me were not even noticing they dropped the ball. In 2020 juggling all those balls became more challenging than ever before, and before too long I dropped them all.
There I was, amidst all my dropped balls and with no idea how to pick them all back up again. Luckily, my husband and friends stepped up and started picking up some balls for me. They handed some back to me and held on to some others. They gave me the space I needed to build my momentum again. The more I allowed myself to forget about the balls other people were handling for me, the stronger I felt, the more I was able to show up as and for myself. It has really had a massive impact on my life, my business and my health.
It’s amazing what we can achieve when we change our perspective.
What old beliefs have you been asked to challenge this year?
