Are you thinking about it or doing it?

Are you thinking about it or doing it?

Tim Connor

Over the years I have asked myself the same question a number of times: Why can't I or don't I do what I know I could about . . . . whatever?

There are so many people who want different outcomes in their life but who seem to be unwilling or unable to take the necessary actions or steps to move forward.  (I know, I have been one of those people on numerous occasions during the past 45 years.)

Not that any of my issues might relate to you, but regardless the question remains - are there areas of your life where you are not taking positive action that you feel you could? 

Here are just areas for you to consider.

Are you someone who:

-is in a destructive relationship and wants to leave but don't?

-wants to lose weight but can't?

-wants to begin an exercise program but don’t?

-wants to start their own business but don’t?

-wants to change his/her job or career but don’t?

-has a destructive addiction and won't stop?

-wants to contact an old friend/relative and rekindle a relationship and don’t?

-wants to start a savings plan for their future and don’t?

There are many more actions that some of us – could, should, want to or hope to take some day but just never seem to get around to.  Why not?

I can't tell you why you don't or haven't but I can tell you a few of the reasons I have used as to why I haven't:

1. Fear of the outcome - can I handle the new circumstances?

2. There is plenty of time to do it later - some future point.

3. I am waiting for Divine inspiration to tell me what to do and when.

4. The transition could be painful.

5. It is easier to not do it than do it.

6. I just feel lazy.

7. I need a healthy shot of discipline.

8. I need a support system to begin.

9. I don't have the time.

10. I don't have the money.

11. I’ve tried it before and failed.

12. I don’t really want to.

That's enough, I am starting to get depressed.

The point is: to ask yourself a simple question and don't stop asking until

you get a legitimate answer.  Don't let yourself off the hook too soon or too easily:

The question -

Why can't you or aren't you taking the appropriate action that would improve your life, reduce your stress or help you live longer and be happier and more successful?