Lately, I have caught myself in a web of uncertainty, loneliness, and self-doubt. When you're navigating a solo path, it’s easy to feel stuck and overwhelmed. I've experienced this on a daily basis over the past year.
After years of striving to build my own businesses, I’ve often had doubts about whether it is all worth it. The thrill of a potential new client or a cool opportunity can easily turn to discouragement when faced with the reality of setbacks and disappointments. It can be exhausting. There are days when I feel like quitting, and I question my purpose. But I have to remember that it’s okay to feel lost and to acknowledge that feeling scattered or unsure is part of the creative process.
Despite my passion for uplifting others, I sometimes find my own confidence wavering. Sometimes I lose trust in my own skills and feel like I don't know what I'm doing. The comparison game can be brutal, especially in today’s world of social media, where everyone seems to present their success as effortless and we don't see the hours of work, sacrifice and preparation going on behind the scenes. I've often experienced that as a performer. People see the performance, not the work that went into making it look easy.
We are also bombarded with content, videos, webinars, offers and advice at every turn. It can be hard to find your own voice in all the noise and can create a lot of confusion. The pressure to appear successful can overshadow our genuine experiences and challenges. The reality is that anyone you see achieving their dreams has likely faced their own share of struggles and doubts. Defining what success is for each of us and not buying into what we "think" it is supposed to look like is so important.
In my years as a performer and entrepreneur, I’ve learned that true perseverance involves recognizing when things feel off or out of place and paying attention to it before making any big decisions. We often take action out of desperation. At least that's what I do sometimes.
Lately, I have found that allowing myself to reach out for help when I need it has been difficult for me. I finally took some steps to do that in the last few months. As a result, I've had to look at many areas of my life and business and assess what is working and what isn't. My therapist told me I needed to stop pushing and allow my own creativity and passion to reignite. I've had to slow down, calm down and begin to trust my own journey again. I've had to create space to allow inspiration and flow back into my life. Setting boundaries has been hard. There are so many things that can grab our attention and pull on our time and energy. Expectations both internal and external can wear us out. It's time to breathe.
I am feeling a bit more optimistic now that I have taken a step back and gotten some support. I encourage you to do the same if you feel like your path seems fuzzy or confusing right now. Don't be afraid to ask for help. You don't have to do it alone. I'll keep you posted.
Cassandra
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