Breaking Your “I Can’t” Mentality
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This episode is for all the girls out there who think they can't. For all the women out there that automatically respond with, "I can't do that. I can't be that. No, no. I can't accomplish that.” I've got a special message to share with you. In this weekly bonus episode of Embrace Your Real, I explain the only difference between you and the people doing what you wish you were doing, and empower you to break your “I can’t” mentality right now! In a world that's so easily falls into the trap of I can't, why not dare to dream of walking in the confidence of, "I can". Let’s get it, let’s go!
TRANSCRIPT:
Hey, Hey, beautiful human. Can I steal five minutes of your time? I have something super important to share with you, but I promise I'll be really quick. You're listening to my weekly bonus episode of Embrace Your Real with me, Julie Ledbetter. I'm about to give you a quick tip for building your confidence, honoring your body, and unconditionally loving your authentic self. Stay tuned if you're ready to embrace your real. Let's get it, let's go.
This episode is for all the girls out there who think they can't. For all the women out there that automatically respond with, "I can't do that. I can't be that. No, no. I can't accomplish that. Oh no, I can't go there." I've got a special message to share with you, and if this is not you at this moment in your life, you know of a woman who is doing this, so be sure to click that share button and share this episode with them. Before I dive into today's episode, it would mean the absolute world to me if you take a moment to subscribe to the podcast. That just shows me that you're loving this and also ensures that you never miss another episode with me. Without further ado, let's dive into today's episode.
Hey girl, you can. You can. Hey girl, you can. You can do the hard thing. You can get the promotion. You can overcome procrastination. Oh, what's that? You think you can't hit that PR in the gym? You can. You can balance parenthood and prioritizing your health. You can have an exceptional marriage. You can have a thriving relationship with the woman staring back in the mirror. You can wake up and finally be living in confidence. You can wake up earlier. You can overcome anxiety, and for those who didn't hear it in the back, you can. You can do all those things and so much more. You can wake up tomorrow morning and do every single one of those things. There is literally not one thing stopping you except your belief that you can't. I think oftentimes we limit ourselves to fit our reality. We are the way that we are and that's that, but instead we just need to make who we want to be our reality.
Stop thinking that that is impossible. If someone else is doing it, it means it's possible and there is no reason why you can't and you shouldn't do it. The only thing making it impossible is your belief that you can't do it. The only limits we have are the ones we set up in our minds. You know the people who are doing all the things that you wish you were doing? Yeah, me too. Or those people that are living the life that you wish you were living? There is absolutely no difference in your capabilities and their capabilities. The only difference is that they believe they can and you believe that you can't. If you really stop and think about it, why can't you? Why do you think you can't? What is it that makes it feel so impossible? I bet if you think long enough and honestly you will not be able to find a legitimate reason as to why you can't, except for,"I just can't." Stop telling yourself the narrative of you can't.
In a world that's so quickly and easily falls into the trap of I can't, why not dare to dream of walking in the confidence of,"I can". Go look at yourself in the mirror right now and tell yourself out loud, "I can" and don't tell me you can't because you don't have a mirror. You're staring at your phone right now. Open up the camera app and record yourself and then play that back to yourself as many times as you need to hear it before you get it in your mind and in your heart that, yes, you can. So whatever it is that you want to go do, whatever it is that you've been dreaming about, that you've been thinking about, that you've been contemplating, that you have lost sleep and so much time over because you constantly tell yourself, "I can't," just go do it.
It won't always be easy. Yes, you'll probably fall down. Yeah, I'm sure you're going to fail. But guess what? Failure is inevitable on the route to success. It will take time and if you persist, you can do anything. Write "I can" on a sticky note and then write "I can" on 10 sticky notes and put them in places that you look most as a constant reminder of you can. Oh, wait. Girlfriend. Did I tell you? You can. That is all that I have for today's episode. Be sure to hit that subscribe button so you never miss an episode and I'll see you guys in the next one.
All right, sister, that's all I got for you today, but I have two things that I need you to do. First thing, if you are not already following me on the 'gram, be sure to do so, juliealedbetter. Yes, it's with an A in the middle, for that daily, post-workout real talk, healthy tips and tricks and honest accountability to keep your mind and heart in check. The second thing, be sure to subscribe to Apple podcasts to never miss an episode. Thank you so much for joining me. It means the absolute world, and I'm going to leave you with one last thought. The most beautiful women that I have met in my life are the ones who are completely confident and secure in being authentically themselves. Remember, that beauty goes so much deeper than the surface, so go out there and embrace your real because you're worth it.