Shawna Mann

I read a quote saying that 90% of life is just having confidence.

There’s truth to this. Mindset is everything and so much of the reality we create for ourselves.

I thought about the desires, opportunities, goals, and dreams I’ve had past and present. I realized there was always an element of anxiousness I had.

Sometimes it looks like excitement, other times it looks like fear. Often, those feelings exist together.

I realize, despite experience, the aspect of fear never truly goes away.

Especially in making important decisions.

In those moments are where I’ve always discovered courage.

My definition being having strength, despite fear existing.

Repeating this behavior, acting out of courage, has built confidence.

You can’t prove yourself right if you don’t try.

I’ve kept a sticky note on my desk for some time now that simply says: Do you want to be the same a year from now?

Immediately, in a loud voice, my answer is no.

I let courage and consistency inform how I try, and embrace changes as they come.

When comparison creeps in, I redirect those thoughts.

I keep trying. I stay focused.

The idealist in me knows there’s always potential to uncover a grander version of myself and that excites me.

This mindset doesn’t leave me unfazed to disappointment, not even close.

But I strive forward. Continuing to try.

I’ve been the type of person to enjoy results, but am now enjoying the evolutionary process of the journey more.

What will be revealed? Who will I become? What will I discover along the way?

This is thrilling to me, so I keep trying.