You do not need more information to get started on your project. You know this, right?
You do not need to talk to more people, do more research, or ask the people on your team what they think.
You also don’t need a “reason” to spend more time on what you love.
Oftentimes, clients tell me they feel guilty about considering a new goal or dream, be it a new business, getting back into dating, or taking time off work.
And then they delay their goal for seemingly good reasons.
I’m just doing market research.
This isn’t usually done in my field.
I don’t want to be unprofessional.
The real issue is they’re a little too attached to their identities at work, which makes sense since they’ve devoted years of training to be where they are.
But the point of all that training was not to be a forever student. It was to build a life you love, helping others, and making time for what you’ve been called to do.
Here’s how you make that time: you use your professional skills to your advantage, not to hold you back.
- This looks like first giving yourself permission to explore things outside of law or medicine. (You are more than the letters beside your name, and you’re not betraying your patients/clients).
- Then, think about how your expertise will help guarantee your success (if you made it past your licensing exams, you can definitely do this too).
- Then, let go of the guilt that comes up as you move towards this new path.
- And lastly, adjust your schedule accordingly.
You will find that you show up for your patients and clients at the highest possible level when you feel fulfilled both inside and outside of work.
You’ll be more efficient and less resentful.
You’ll be more focused when you balance out your priorities. More focus = more success. It means quicker decisions, clearer goals, and higher standards.
And the icing on top? Your patients and clients will appreciate you for it.
All my best,
Nothando
P.S. That project you were thinking about as you read this post is important, so sign up for a consult here. We’ll plan out exactly how to get started in 60 minutes, and then I’ll walk you through it week-by-week in coaching.
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