The Myth Of No Pain, No Gain

No pain, no gain. It can be a soul-sapping myth that keeps you stuck. Or you can make it work for you. 

Here’s the thing…

There’s struggle. There are times when things are hard.

Sometimes more. Sometimes less.

Not all the time. Not always to the same degree.

But it comes up.

It’s there.

It’s the stuff that fuels anxiety, frustration, and exhaustion.

It’s the stuff that has you banging your head against the wall, and silently thinking “dear gawd, there’s got to be a better way.”

It’s the stuff that has you wanting to throw in the towel or scream.

You’re probably wondering if you can possibly do THIS (your business, your project, your life) in a way that’s easier and doesn’t cause you so much frustration and pain?

The answer is yes. Absolutely.

Let’s start by debunking the cultural myth that says work, if it’s accomplished without pain, is not valuable, not worth anything, not even considered work.

THIS. IS. NOT. TRUE.

This myth also says that work is a grind and that’s just how it is. Accept it.

This world view saps your soul. Don’t buy into it.

Let me be clear…

I’m NOT saying to not put energy into your business–you do!

Or that when you’re up against your mental blocks and that you perserve–you do!

Effort, attention, commitment, acting, making, doing are all required. Absolutely.

You have to do to create and live fully.

But it’s NOT about making yourself miserable along the way.

It’s also NOT about pretending everything is peachy-keen.

If there’s a struggle, there’s a solution. This is the Law.

Don’t ignore it. You don’t have to suffer. Find a solution. (There are always solutions.)

Do this again and again, until fewer and fewer things are struggles.

Here’s where to start…

Over the next few days, weeks, months…

1. Absolutely stop when you feel any struggle and reassess.
2. Look for viable solutions.
3. Choose one AND implement it.
4. Repeat as necessary until that particular issue is solved.

To make this work…

• It takes being honest about what’s not working.
• It takes acting on your solutions.
• It takes asking for help when you need it.
• It takes believing that work can be energizing and fun.
• It takes allowing yourself to grow and your life and business to change.

Start off with one thing today. Notice anything that’s a bit off for you in your business. What could you do to shift this? Just this one thing.

Brainstorm solutions. Pick one. Do it.