Do you have a dream that you aren’t allowing yourself to fully acknowledge or go for it?

One of those for me was getting the life coach certification and starting my coaching practice.

When I realized I wanted to become a life coach, it sounded like a very quiet whisper.

Even though now it makes perfect sense to me, back then the idea seemed absurd.

My self-doubt, worry, and fears had the loudspeaker. 📢

Then I did an exercise that my coach suggested – I wrote down all my “obstacle thoughts”.

I listed all my fears and doubts, flaws, failures, and reasons why I shouldn’t even consider this.
Reasons other people told me this was a bad idea.
Their doubts and warnings.
Everything that could go wrong.
Why would it be better to give up on this idea.
Or postpone it. Indefinitely.

I filled several sheets of paper and kept adding to it.

There’s something magical about seeing it all on paper.

It becomes no longer a secret.

It’s out in the light, and literally, noted.

It shows what stands between you and your goal.

Most of the obstacles are fearful, doubtful, and negative thoughts.
And other things are normally solvable.

Then I listed all the reasons why I wanted to do it.
All the reasons why this could be a good idea.
Everything that could go right.
I came up with a long list of thoughts and new beliefs that could help me move forward.
And came up with strategies to overcome the other obstacles.

This simple process helped me get clarity, and courage and move into action. And I love using it for new dreams and goals, no matter how big or small.

I still have those sheets of paper.

Reading what I wrote back then fills my heart with gratitude for my past self, who went for it.

Try it for yourself:

☑️ Acknowledge your dream or goal
“Wouldn’t it be nice if…” – let yourself write without judgment

☑️ Pick one

☑️ Write down all your obstacle thoughts

☑️ Write down why you want it, best case scenario, helpful thoughts, and new beliefs to move you forward

☑️ Come up with strategies to overcome the other obstacles, “How can I [solve it]?