My challenge this week is to make some decisions on whether or not to step down from running a charity I set up from scratch in 2007. It's a real dilema, because it has been my baby for many years, but it's well established now and I'm feeling a bit jaded.
The question is, can I let it go just yet and do I want to? What would happen if I did - would it be poorly managed, would the new leaders steer it in a direction which isn't in line with my own personal vision...
Sometimes you just have to trust your instinct and the ability of others to do a great job without you being around. Sometimes you have to realise that you cannot hold onto something to such an extent that you are stopping it from developing and growing. You cannot hold others back and you have to know the right time to let go.
This is relevant in so many areas of life; in business, our children, even relationships.
And it takes a great deal of courage to walk away without looking over your shoulder wondering 'what if'.
Monday, 15 February 2010
Monday, 8 February 2010
Is it 'good enough'?
Recently I've been writing a little e-book to give away to subscribers to my website and I'm sure many people who know me are wondering if I have gone completely mad.
And I must admit I have had the wobbles about it, asking the BIG question: What if it isn't good enough? That big question often opens the door to a lot more self doubt: why would anyone be interested in what I have to say? People will laugh at me, I'm no good at writing...
In the end though, I came around to more positive thoughts: we are all unique and different and although my writing will not appeal to everyone, it will appeal to those for whom it has been written.
I enjoy writing, I enjoy creating something which I would like to read myself and I like making it look visually attractive too. Perhaps I have to accept reality - I may not be a best selling author (although I'd never say never), but I have had a lot of fun having a go at being creating.
So don't let self doubt stop you from taking a big step forward - trust in your ability to make some people happy for some of the time!
And I must admit I have had the wobbles about it, asking the BIG question: What if it isn't good enough? That big question often opens the door to a lot more self doubt: why would anyone be interested in what I have to say? People will laugh at me, I'm no good at writing...
In the end though, I came around to more positive thoughts: we are all unique and different and although my writing will not appeal to everyone, it will appeal to those for whom it has been written.
I enjoy writing, I enjoy creating something which I would like to read myself and I like making it look visually attractive too. Perhaps I have to accept reality - I may not be a best selling author (although I'd never say never), but I have had a lot of fun having a go at being creating.
So don't let self doubt stop you from taking a big step forward - trust in your ability to make some people happy for some of the time!
Monday, 1 February 2010
Have you ever been awake at 4am, thinking about 'the problem'?
You might know the feeling. You have something on your mind, a problem which is so big you just can't see a way around it. You focus on it all day, you go from worrying endlessly - to giving yourself a shake because you know what you really need to be doing is reminding yourself of all the positive things going on in your life as well as ‘the problem’!
It's so hard to remember that things often happen for a reason, especially when you can't see it at the time. This is how it’s been for me just lately.
Then the other night, I had a sudden breakthrough. I went to bed, and as usual started to dwell on 'the problem'. I guessed that I was in for another restless night... and I was, but at about 4am I had a breakthrough. Suddenly - out of the blue, the clouds had lifted on this particularly difficult issue I had been fighting with and I knew exactly what I needed to do.
It was a magical moment. I had forgotten how important it is to be really true to yourself, to be authentic, to be proud of who you are even if it’s different to what others might expect of you.
So next time I'm wasting time worrying, I really am going to try to hold onto the fact that everything does happen for a reason and it happens at exactly the right time.
Sometimes you flow fast with the rapids and sometimes you meander along gently. And as a good friend once told me, if you start paddling up the river, you are going to make waves for yourself and you might even capsize!
It's so hard to remember that things often happen for a reason, especially when you can't see it at the time. This is how it’s been for me just lately.
Then the other night, I had a sudden breakthrough. I went to bed, and as usual started to dwell on 'the problem'. I guessed that I was in for another restless night... and I was, but at about 4am I had a breakthrough. Suddenly - out of the blue, the clouds had lifted on this particularly difficult issue I had been fighting with and I knew exactly what I needed to do.
It was a magical moment. I had forgotten how important it is to be really true to yourself, to be authentic, to be proud of who you are even if it’s different to what others might expect of you.
So next time I'm wasting time worrying, I really am going to try to hold onto the fact that everything does happen for a reason and it happens at exactly the right time.
Sometimes you flow fast with the rapids and sometimes you meander along gently. And as a good friend once told me, if you start paddling up the river, you are going to make waves for yourself and you might even capsize!
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