I thought self-discovery at this age was pretty close to what I felt like as a teenager – so many choices, but not quite sure which would be the best.  While I didn’t have the pressure of my parents wanting me to make decisions, I did feel the pressure to make a decision because I no longer had the luxury of time.

But, then again, I heard of people going back to college in their 40’s, 50’s and even 60’s to pursue their dreams, so maybe time wasn’t a pressure factor after all. 

So, I stopped and wondered how many of us make decisions based on how old we are?  What other people may think of us? Or maybe we what we feel others expectations are of us? 

How many times do we make excuses instead of decisions?

Excuses:
I can’t because I am too old?
I can’t because I do not have the time?
I can’t because I do not have the money?
I can’t because……

What I discovered is these are all excuses! In order to break away from the excuses in my life, I needed to release myself from needing the acceptance of others when what I wanted to do was different, the approval of others that my decisions were right, and the fear of things that were holding me back from accomplishing my dreams. I also needed to learn to trust my inner voice.

What excuses are you holding on to? What dreams do you truly want? What fears and beliefs are holding you back from taking action on them?

More thoughts in Part II of How Do You Make Decisions?

Laugh Lots and Live Big!
Debbie