When you give up on your dreams, you give up on you. You deserve so much better.

“Until you start believing in yourself, you aren’t going to live a fulfilled and happy life.”

So here we are … 69 days away from the official close of business for 2020, AND only 12ish weeks away from saying ‘Happy New Year’ and re-visiting those New Years Resolutions (NYR).

I know right!

I’m curious, how are those NYR of yours going? Do you still even set NYR or have you thrown in the proverbial towel all together?

I asked this question of my audience yesterday. I was the keynote speaker for a group of Executive Assistants and as I anticipated – based on the results from previous talks I’ve done with thousands of people, men & women alike – most of the attendees no longer bother setting NYR.

Setting goals vs. New Year Resolutions

A few mentioned that they set goals instead, which is great BUT my concern is that focusing on actionable goals alone and foregoing the opportunity to dream can become pragmatic, practical, and sensible, and where’s the joy in that?

When you give up on your dreams, you give up on you.

How many times do we become ‘realistic’ and use the excuse of practicality to justify our inaction towards actively creating a life that (truly) inspires us?

Sure, Covid-19 side-swiped us all this year but let’s be honest…for how long have you been saying that this is the year that you want to stop…start…change something in your life? For most people, it’s been years of putting their dreams, self-care, and vision of the future on hold.

In fact, according to Forbes, only 8% of people achieve their NYR – so you’re in good company if you haven’t so far. In the same bucket as NYR are your goals, your aspirations, and fulfilling your BIG dreams.

This is why Sam’s comment on our #WhyWednesday online group coaching session last night has me so excited! Please help me celebrate Sam’s courage and commitment to her future.

“Ever since I started following you (on Instagram), I finally know that I’m more than my past and that I can do better (so) I have finally registered myself at Unisa.” Samke Ngubane

My belief is that “we can set all the goals we want and have a great vision, but without purpose, those goals (big or small) are destined to fail.”

The above is an excerpt from my book, ‘Living On Purpose. The Key To Change Your Life And Impact Others.’

Today, I would love to encourage and support you in creating a life that (truly) inspires and fulfills you, personally and professionally.

If any of these relate, personally, or professionally, then I’d love to invite you to hop on a free 15min discovery call with me to see if I can help.

• You feel stuck or don’t know what your next move needs to be
• You’ve been holding yourself back, sabotaging your own growth and potential for success because of limiting beliefs or irrational fears
• You’ve been playing small when it comes to your personal growth and happiness because you’ve been busy prioritizing the needs of everyone else
• You’re lacking the self-belief or confidence to show up fully for yourself
• You’re looking for answers, for clarity, and a clear path

My clients work with me because I help them break through their limiting beliefs. Why? Because until you start believing in yourself, you aren’t going to live an inspired, fulfilled, and happy life of impact.

I’d love to help you get the clarity, courage, confidence, and direction to experience the same.

Show up for yourself because you deserve to. Book a no-obligations call here and let’s see if we’re a good fit.

From my heart to yours, stay safe, stay kind, and stay inspired.

Featured photo by William Bayreuther on Unsplash

Written by Petra Laranjo

Hello, my name is Petra, a Clarity and Confidence Coach, Personal Brand specialist, inspirational speaker, author of 'Living On Purpose' self-help and career development book, founder of the JustOneThing365 social impact non-profit and #rescuedogmom.

8th October 2020

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