Take the First Step

Why is it that getting started, with any project, can seem so ginormous?

I am one of those people who has a history of over thinking things WAAAAAY too much. I have been this way my whole life. I debate, weigh out the options, debate, talk to trusted friends, worry, decide, then change my mind..... and on and on. I over analyze, over worry, over everything, just to put off what needs to be done. If I am "carefully considering" a certain situation I am not really having to commit to it. 


Now, that is not to say that many decisions we make need a bit more time to consider than others. But putting off the inevitable is just delaying what needs to be done.........making a DECISION and choosing a course of action.


Now this may seem funny to those of you who do not suffer from SLOW DECISION MAKING DISORDER (a term I just thought about and quickly decided to create. LOL) Yay me! See I am getting quicker. 


But ever since I was a little girl I have struggled with decision making. When I was about 8 my mom took my sister and me shoe shopping. My sister walked right into the store and picked out a pair of sandles within a few minutes. Me on the other hand,  took an hour to properly decide what would be the perfect pair of sandles for me. I have no idea how my mom had the patience to let me take so long. But needless to say I did finally decide. 


So this past year or so I have been just deciding and going with my decision. Not over thinking things. And guess what?! It is getting easier. Who knew one could actually practice making decisions?


So, if you are anything like me, I challenge you to take the first step. Make that decision you have been putting off and go with it. Actually making a decision takes away the stress that builds up as you are trying to make the decision. Seems so simple, but it is true. 


Now, I am not perfect and this is something I will continue to practice....but I can tell you that things are getting better for me. Besides not being as stressed about stuff, I actually feel more productive because instead of wasting time pondering and over analyzing, I am actually DOING. 


I think about when I started my Tiny Touches business there were SO MANY decisions that needed to be made. But looking back, I did it. I just kept going. One thing at a time and low and behold everything that needed to happen happened. Running my business has helped me in my "slow decision making disorder".  When running a business, if you sit back and think too long, business will just fly by and not wait for you. Tiny Touches has helped me in so many ways. It is funny when you take on a big challenge you don't always know the lessons you will learn. I got in to this business to help make some money for my family. But I think one of the best parts about Tiny Touches has been the personal growth that has come from it and that is something I could not have foreseen. 


When I let my thoughts get in the way of this philosophy I get all stressed and overwhelmed. But when I just take action and actually do something, working towards my goal, things seem to go so much more smoothly.


Apply this philosophy to everything you do. And just so you know I am talking to myself here.........I do have to remind myself of this advice all the time. I am not perfect at it, but I am taking it one step at a time.    


Much Love,
~Amy