Very few of us go through life knowing exactly what the next step should be. So the refrain of ‘I don’t know what to do’ is not a new one. Yet it’s the battle cry of excuses for those of us that have an inborn need to get it right on the first try. I sometimes think it’s a condition similar to dealing with alcoholism – you can be recovering, but never recovered.

If  the excuse becomes the reason not to do anything then it’s not okay. Some of the time we do know what to do next we just don’t want to do it – in which case, suck it up and get it over with!  If there seem to be too many options, make a list and go with the one that seems the most promising – just keep the list so you can come back and try number 2 if the first one isn’t the perfect solution.

Most of all, don’t let yourself get paralyzed by indecision – something I’m very familiar with! Take it in small steps if it seems too daunting but move. Do something.

Next week: ‘I’ll do it tomorrow’ (or next week, month, year…)

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