After getting off the phone with my business coach, David Koons, I realized how much of a perfectionist I have been my whole life. I am always wanting to “get it right”. It has not helped me in moving forward with projects in my business because I am always thinking that I can get it more right if I just think about it a little more, research it a little more, get more advice from friends and experts, and on and on my seeking to get it perfect.
In my coaching call with my coach, I was brought to tears because I felt that everything that I do takes so long to accomplish because I want it to sound just right, look just right, make sure it is grammatically correct, until David said, “Danyelle that sounds like it is a pattern that you have been carrying out a long time”.
Overwhelmed by the thought of putting a website together myself, and disappointed after firing two web designers, I thought I could not do one more thing in my business.
Then, I broke down in tears, I told him I have so much to do, and a website is just another project on top of all the responsibilities of running a wonderful new business.
As I sat in tears, a light bulb went off when he told me I could make a website in 20 minutes. I never thought of this, that it didn’t have to be perfect, that it could be informative and educational without having to spend days and weeks writing it. For me I learned that I had expectations wrapped around how I thought the website should look and sound.
I experienced David’s words with a sense of freedom to start creating this site. Sometimes, it is saying “Just Do it”, as Nike would advertise. I don’t love their sneakers, however, there slogan sure does work:).
So here is my first entry in my blog, exposing my fears to the world and my website. Stay tuned to some exciting new entries about health, weight loss, nutrition, and exercise…
Related posts:
10. May 2010 at 11:21 am
I recently lost over 60lbs and went from size 42 waist to a 34. Exercise was a huge factor, but I would have to say what we eat and when is a more crucial factor. I try to eat 5-6 smaller protein-rich meals with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Also, I eat my biggest meal of the day in the morning and taper off with subsequent ones throughout the day. This helps get the metabolism going and keeps the appetite under control. Obese people often eat less than I do, except they skip breakfast, chug sugary sodas all day, snack on greasy carb-laden junk food and then gorge before dinner and up until bedtime. By doing that, you are essentially telling your body to store fats and metabolize foods at a slower rate.
13. May 2010 at 5:47 pm
Hello Corey!
Thanks so much for sharing your story! Congratulations, and great job for taking back your health! Yes, often obese people are malnourished. They are eating “non-foods”(sodas, breads, crackers, Twinkies, etc.) that don’t have nutrients so the body has to hold onto fat because it’s nutritional requirements aren’t being met.