The Most Boring Epiphany Yet

I gotta tell you - I’m bored.

But not by what you might think.

No, I’m not bored at work, or in my family life.

I’m not bored by my hobbies, or my relationships.

I’m bored by ME.

Specifically, by my old habits and behaviors. By my old fears and limiting beliefs.

All the things that used to get me anxious and worked up:

The what ifs?

The how could I?

The what will people think of me? 

Boring!

You know what else is a total snoozefest? Old, outdated behaviors or ways of doing that no longer benefit me:

Wearing clothes that I don’t feel great in.

Putting other people’s needs first.

Not taking the time to take care of myself.

Saying yes when I want to say no.

Yawn!

I’m just bored.

I’m not quite sure what spurred this about-face, but lemme tell you: 

The minute I realized I was boring myself with the same old stories and patterns was the exact minute I chose to stop. 

Quit – cold turkey.

I don’t want to be bored.

And not just because being boring is, well, boring.

But because I’m tired of it – for myself.

I’m tired of succumbing to the same old tropes, restrictions, and limitations I’ve always put on myself.

I’m tired of shoving down my intuition and pretending that my inner voice doesn’t count.

I’m tired of not allowing myself to show up in my full vibrance, with color and passion and creative conviction.

I’m tired of sitting on my hands pretending like I don’t know what I need to do. Or better yet, what I want to do.

I’ve simply lost interest in doing anything, saying anything, or being anything that isn’t totally true for me.

And you know what’s amazing? Being willing to shed these old ways of living has opened up more opportunities, ideas and possibilities than I could have ever imagined.

Just a few weeks after having this realization, I now see so many more options for myself and my future. I am excited, renewed, and have found new wells of creative energy.

But I’m not just feeling better. I’m doing better:

Wearing the sexy dress out to dinner.

Taking time for myself and a good book on the porch.

Stretching before bed.

Saying the honest thing out loud.

In short: I’m inspired! All because I got bored.

So, what are you bored by these days? 

What parts of your inner or outer life are you ready to stop carrying around with you? 

What outdated or inaccurate mental models are you ready to step away from?

Declare what bores you – and watch what happens next.

PS: If you’re ready to shed the boring stuff and step into a new chapter with energy and clarity, this is the last week to book a call with me to explore joining the Coaching Circle! Enrollment closes September 21st and we kick off October 5th!