You know those moments when fear and doubt invade and you find yourself questioning everything? When overanalysis is on overdrive and you start to feel inadequate as a result? And pretty soon you just want to give up…
Don’t listen to those thoughts.
I’ll be honest, I have those moments more often than you’d think. I’m a professionally trained (or so I’d like to think) over-thinker. It especially kicks in when I start questioning my life and direction. But there’s something that I’ve learned to remind myself during those moments: Keep going no matter what. Just keep at it, keep trying, keep sharing yourself with the world, keep telling your story (see my previous post for more about that:).
Forward is the hardest direction but it’s also the most rewarding. When we’re working, creating, producing, and pursuing what we love, we’re getting that much closer to where we’re meant to be. From work comes inspiration! By just keeping at it, something amazing might happen because of your efforts or you might have that brilliant idea you’ve been hoping for. Because really, you never know!
So keep going no matter what. :)
xo
(Illustration by Molly Jacques. Down to Business is a collaborative series with Molly Jacques Illustration. View more here.)
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July 26, 2012 at 1:48 pm
whats your sign?
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Colleen Reply:
July 30th, 2012 at 11:43 pm
Ashley – Capricorn!
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July 26, 2012 at 1:52 pm
Thank you for the post. It really comes on its time :)
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July 26, 2012 at 7:07 pm
I am loving this down to business post:)
I think its so important to remember that the downs are just as important as the ups. They always leave with an opportunity to learn and grow.
x, Anna
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July 26, 2012 at 8:05 pm
You are damn right about that – going forward is the hardest part. Sometimes it feels like you’re spinning in circles (me right now) but you have to remember the ultimate and final goal
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July 27, 2012 at 4:24 am
Just wanted to commend you for this post. It’s hard to remember this simple concept at the worst of times.
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July 31, 2012 at 7:23 am
That reminds me something:
“If plan A didn’t work. The alphabet has 25 more letters – Stay cool.”
Perhaps you could design something around this truely phrase, isn’t it ? ^^
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Colleen Reply:
August 1st, 2012 at 12:11 pm
Nicolas – love that! Great idea!
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