Have you got a calling – something you find truly rewardng and are really passionate about but haven’t pursued because you think you could never turn it into a career?

If that’s you, here’s some good advice from author and coach Tara Mohr for you:

“(…) we don’t need to do our callings forty hours a week to experience immense fulfillment from them. REALLY. Your calling probably won’t demand that IT be the way you pay your mortgage or rent. it’s simply begging you to give it some space for a true expression in your life. The happiness we feel when pursuing a calling is so great, the infusion of energy so strong, that a small number of hours spent on it each week changes the way we experience every moment of our lives.”

Tara Mohr

So if you feel there’s something that you would love to take up or pursue, go for it. At the very least, it will bring you happiness, and who knows, you might find it will evolve into something bigger than you ever thought possible.

Again and again, I work with clients who beat themselves up when they made a mistake, which not only stops them from moving forward towards their goals, but also makes them feel horrible. If you too have a tendency not to forgive yourself, here’s a quote by Jen Sincero for you:

“You have screwed up in the past. You will screw up again. Every human is born with the ability to make spectacular mistakes. You are not alone, screwing up is not your special skill. (…) Get clear with this one truth: guilt, shame, and self-criticism are some of the most destructive forces in your life, which is why forgiving yourself is one of the most powerful.”

Jen Sincero

Have you ever not gone ahead with great ideas or projects you’re really excited about because you were afraid of failing? I certainly have, on too many occasions. That’s why I want to share this quote with you: “Failure is one of the fastest ways of learning – ask any toddler. Small children do not stay up late at night reading the „how to walk“ manual, learning the mechanics. They flop, crawl, stand up, and flop and crawl some more. There are bumps along with steps and statistically more failure than success, but it never seems to dampen their enthusiasm. (…) Learning is the key here. Failing at any action, even failing to take action, is a rich learning opportunity. (…) there is a difference between failing at something and being a failure. People are naturally creative, resourceful, and whole. They are not failures, even if they fail sometimes.” (Henry Kimsey-House, Karen Kimsey-House, Phillip Sandahl) 19. February 2019.

Finishing a few months of coaching with a client who went from feeling very down and pessimistic about their business and work situation to developing a plan, finding new clients and feeling a lot more confident and positive.