Think of the game called Tag that we used to play when we were children. You run for your life from the person that's “It” like getting caught by them is the worst thing in the world...the worst thing that could possibly happen. We don’t stop to think about what happens when we get caught. The reality is that the outcome is not that bad at all. When you get caught YOU become “It” and now you have the power.
Now think about how this parallels with our lives. We often run from our problems, namely bill collectors or facing hard choices and decisions that we must make.
Take your power back! Stop running from your fears and problems and turn around and start chasing and pursuing them. I’ve been doing this for the first half of this year and it’s not only been far less painful than I thought it would be, but it’s actually been quite liberating. Set up payment arrangements, see if there are opportunities for settlements, talk to people about how you feel, make those hard decisions and stick to them... When you face your problems and your fears head on, they are nowhere near as frightening as they seemed when you were running and hiding.
It’s time to take responsibility for the fact that our fears are often our fault. Yes, bill collectors may be a little rude and snippy at times, but hey, they’re just doing their job. We are the ones that did not keep our word, or pay our bill, or who bought something we knew we really couldn’t afford.
Fear only has the power that you give it. Just like a car, it can’t go anywhere or do anything unless you give it the fuel. So this week I challenge you to stop running, turn around and chase your fear right back. These days, as I work diligently to repair my credit, the bill collectors are my friends, not my enemies. I call them regularly to see what type of deals I can work out with them and I even go as far as joking with them while I’m on the phone with them. I keep it pleasant and positive and they often have no other choice but to reciprocate those delightful behaviors.
What are you running from? Take your power back TODAY….TAG! You’re IT!
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