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I procrastinated for almost a year before I started writing.
I kept telling myself I was busy, that other things were more important, and that I'd start when the timing was right. But if I'm honest, none of those were the real reason.
I was afraid.
What if people didn't like what I wrote? What if it proved I wasn't a good writer? What if I failed before I had even begun?
No one ever called me a failure. The only person doing that was me. The stories I made up in my head were the biggest obstacle standing between me and the thing I wanted to do.
So, I started writing. Not because I had an audience or because I suddenly felt confident. I started because I wanted to show up for myself.
Today, I'm proud that I finally began something I had been postponing for so long.
And if I'm being honest, there's still one more dream I've left hanging. I started it with so much excitement, then life and fear got in the way. But I know I'll come back to it too. One step at a time.
If you're waiting for the perfect moment to start something, let this be your reminder: your biggest critic is often the voice in your own head. Don't let self-doubt convince you that you're not good enough before you've even given yourself a chance.
Start. Or restart. Your future self will thank you for it.
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