The Cost Of Holding On

The Great Distraction

It is an easy conversation. The talk about “becoming,” but we rarely talk about “releasing.” To evolve into the person you are meant to be, you must first identify what is distracting you from the necessary actions. Not always easy, especially when applied to “self.”

Old Habits New Barriers

Distraction usually wears the mask of an old habit. It’s the comfort of the familiar, even when that “familiar” is toxic or stagnant.

• In Personal Growth. It’s the cycle of procrastination or self-doubt.
• In Relationships. It’s clutching onto the mishaps of the past. If you are focused on old wounds, you are too distracted to grow into new, healthy connections.
• In Professional Life. It’s allowing a single fumble to dictate your future potential.

Action vs. Void

The most dangerous distraction is replacing intentional action with activities of zero value. Doing nothing is a choice, but it’s a choice that pays no dividends.

The Bottom Line. There is no value in the things that hold you back. If it doesn’t contribute to your evolution, it’s time to release it. Stop letting yesterday’s “fumbles” hinder today’s actions.