GETTING STARTED
What we need to know to start something new.
So far we’ve been talking a lot about the fact that you don’t need a ‘new year, new you’ mindset. But if you love a fresh start, read on!
By
DR STEPHANIE FITZGERALD
‘
If taking the plunge
feels
a little overwhelming
,
there is power and momentum in taking small steps . ’
I absolutely love ma king a plan. For me, a lot of the excitement of starting something new begins with the anticipation and inherent sense of potential. I really enjoy setting a goal, exploring an idea, sketching and doodling out the different layers and nuances. Of course, as a stationery addict, planning also provides an excellent excuse to procure a new journal, planner or notebook (occasionally all three), and don’t even get me started on the joy of colour-coding!
In other words, I absolutely love the idea of starting something new but, as with many of us, sometimes I find it hard to get going. We can feel a bit stuck or unsure of the best starting point, or even if we should be starting in the first place.
I seek the advice of Catherine Ritchie, a certified clarity coach who supports individuals to embrace new opportunities, and ask her how we should approach getting started on something new, especially if we’re feeling a little uncertain.
‘One approach is to ask ourselves the question, “What’s the worst that can happen?”’ she says. ‘Often we realise that there is no major risk, we will be okay whatever the outcome and we can gain some feedback or learning from the experience of trying, even if things don’t go entirely to plan.’