I was warned about it.
I was told it would come, and my reaction would be monumentally important to my baby business.
And it came yesterday…
Self-Doubt.
It’s still a bit difficult to process. I’ve been working steadily at my business for the past 3 months since I started that business makeover mastery program* and I know have made TONS of progress.
- I’m finally creating a business that’s all me.
- I have a client and have done a few free consultations.
- My site is up & pretty.
- I’m working on a free eBook.
- And I’m creating a new teleclass/group coaching program for the new year.
I’m excited about Thrive Creative Coaching and know that I can help people.
However, knowing and feeling are two very different things.
And my feelings are ruling things at the moment.
Sprinters vs. Marathoners
During one of the calls for my business mastery class, Suzanne mentioned that there are 2 kinds of people: Sprinters and Marathoners.
Sprinters tend to work in short, very intense bursts followed by short periods of rest.
Marathoners work over a longer period of time — weeks or months — and require a longer time of rest.
I’m a Marathoner.
And I’ve been working on my new business almost 3 months straight.
This cold I’ve been dealing with, this low energy and feelings of doubt are all my body’s way of telling me to back off for a bit.
So I’m going to listen.
I’ve done a lot and it’s time I recognized all the hard work and progress with a bit of rest.
So what are you? A Marathoner or a Sprinter?
And how do you deal with self-doubt?
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Congratulations Alexia on your step by step climb of the mountain. You are on the road and you are growing your self-knowledge. I love this distinction sprinter / marathoner (or long distance). As a high-school athlete (way way long ago) I was a distance runner and a lousy sprinter. As a creative and as a business owner, (heck, even as a house-cleaner) I’d say I’m more of a sprinter. It is not easy when we hit those down cycles. Fear has a better toe-hold on us during those times. Surrender is the word that comes to me, but not in the sense of give up, so much as go with it. What’s the richness in the down cycle. So many of us are talking about solstice and winter right now. What would a bear think if it could not be with the hibernation cycle. “oh man, I just can’t get my act together and keep this berry – picking thing going!” ha ha
I’m sure you’ve helped a lot of people reframe their experience today. thanks!
Thanks so much for the encouragement, Kathy. It’s hard, and often I’ve just let my emotions get the better of me. I’ve been a quitter in the past, but this new business is too important to me to quit. So I’m trying a different approach!
Oh my goodness, I just used this metaphor the other day, so I can definitely relate!!
I was describing to a friend how someone I’m working with is more of a sprinter and I’m more of a sloowwww long distance runner. It’s taken me awhile to accept and love the way I work (and I still sometimes wish I worked the other way!), but it helps knowing this about myself.
Good for you for taking the time to rest!