Self-doubt. Imposter Syndrome. Lack of confidence. All of these things can be immobilizing. I have always been a perfectionist; double-edged sword if you will. On the one hand, if you want a job well done, I'm your person. On the other hand, I may not be willing to do the job if I don't think I can do it well enough. It's ridiculous how powerful our minds can be against us. All the self-talk that goes on behind the closed doors of our brains can make us or break us. Is there something you are struggling with because you think you aren't good enough yet? Is there a goal that you can't seem to reach because you get in the way? This is definitely real for me. I know I am supposed to put my confidence in Christ because He gives me the strength and ability to do the things He has planned for me. So why is it that I go back to the self-reliance mode and stop making progress? I often wonder why it is so difficult to just do things without overthinking it or without comparing my ability to someone else's. When I look at my photography skills from a few years ago and compare them to some of my present work, I can tell I have learned and grown. I have to tell myself that I'm further along, but not where I want to be YET. I saw this watchband and had to get it. Progress not perfection has to be my mantra. As long as I'm moving forward and not letting my brain immobilize me, I know I will get where I want to be. I may not be the best photographer around, but I do have skills, a sense of humor, an ability to relate to people. Those things are enough to move forward and create images that bring people joy. Do you need to hold on to the thought that you just need to make progress and quit being so hard on yourself? Walk with me on this journey and let's find success together. And book me for your photo needs:)
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