Was 2020 a Confidence-Killer?

How to Rebound, Reboot, and Reclaim Your Power

This week, a group of us talked about our goals — rehashing this year’s and planning 2021. And, what became painfully obvious was we were all a little bit lost, drowning in all the things, focusing on what we can’t control, feeling a little uncertain. Someone asked a question that changed everything in an instant.

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Imagine yourself in the bullseye of a circle, and you know for sure that it only takes only 20 steps to get to your dream destination. What’s more powerful? Taking 20 steps in one direction or one step in 20 directions?

Well, it’s obvious, right? If we take one step in 20 directions, we basically end up where we started because we are spiraling. But if we see where we are going and stay the course, we will inevitably get there.

But, be honest here, how often do we take on everything at once? I mean all the things: adulting, parenting, working, home projects, school assignments, everything, every day. It’s no freaking wonder we don’t feel confident. We can’t make meaningful progress on anything because we are trying to do everything. All. The. Time.

And, we aren’t even going to address all the other layers of nonsense — like the Netflix, Instagram, pick-your-platform mindlessness that eats what precious…