By Leo Babauta
Most people I know are unwilling to ask for help when they’re stuck, because it’s a bit embarrassing. That’s understandable.
But we all get stuck sometimes — we want to get out of a rut, we want to change our lives, we have all the best intentions. And somehow we struggle to make it stick.
When this happens, people will often blame themselves, get discouraged, and let the failure become a part of how they see themselves.
I encourage you to try something different: get some support.
What do I mean by support?
In my Fearless Living Academy, we’re offering two free 20-minute coaching sessions as a bonus for signing up this month (October) — one with me, and one with one of our FLA coaches.
In these coaching sessions, we help you to understand why you’re stuck, and brainstorm some ideas for getting past the stuckness.
This is powerful because:
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You’re asking for help. This is an admission that we could use some support, a humbling of ourselves in admitting we can’t do everything on our own. This is already practicing something different — being honest with ourselves and finding a new way.
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You’re facing the difficulty. When we’re stuck, we usually don’t want to think about it, because it feels bad. But by signing up for Fearless Living Academy, you’re already deciding to face the problem. And by getting coaching calls, you’re taking a look at the difficulty with someone else.
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You’re getting an outside perspective. It’s hard to see what we can’t see. When you have someone who has been trained to work with these problems, you’re getting a view outside of yourself that might help you see something new. Or at least confirm what you suspect might be the issue.
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You’ll be getting someone who understands you. When we face these struggles alone, it can feel lonely. Other people in our lives might not be willing to really get where we’re coming from. When you talk with someone who understands the kind of thing you’re facing, it can be a huge relief.
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You’re taking steps in the right direction. When you sign up for FLA and get coaching, you’re committing yourself to taking positive steps. That’s a huge leap.
I could go on, because I really believe in getting support through coaching and community.
In Fearless Living Academy, we also have:
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Dozens of courses on habits and purpose
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A community of people making changes and reporting regularly on their efforts
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Monthly live workshops led by me
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Daily focus sessions to do work or focus on habits together
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Meditations, a weekly coaching thread where you can ask me questions, and more!
I’d love for you to join, and to connect with you and support you.