I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Philippians 4:13
It’s baby toad season here at my GPS location. Dozens of them have taken over the yard: hopping around when I water the flowers, jumping into the house through opened doors.
The other day, my wife and I stopped by a local nursery to purchase some plants. Right next to the cash register, there was this larger than life concrete toad. Yes, we took him home. “Felix” now lives in the rock garden next to our barbeque area.
The only problem is, everytime I come out the back door with something for the grill, he startles me just a bit. Actually, it’s kinda creepy–the way he looks at me with those cold green eyes…
Self-doubt.
It can take over your life-yard in a hurry: hopping around when you want to accomplish something, jumping through an opened door.
It’s hard to be confident when you’re discouraged; things you knew for certain five minutes ago disappear behind a smoke screen of timidity. What’s one to do with such feelings? Here are three of my favorite action plans. Yes, I’m an actual satisfied customer who used them all today!
Lower the Stakes
For some reason, when I get down, I act like a high stakes Vegas gambler–going all-in on one roll of the dice. #bad idea The truth is, unless you drink poison, a single mistake won’t usually kill you.
We don’t live or die on one success or failure.
Jack Lemon
Break the Circuit
The worst part about self-doubt is the SELF part. Gazing at one’s own navel for a protracted period of time imparts a rather myopic perspective. “It’s not ALL about YOU, cupcake, so stop obsessing.” (That last statement was me talking to myself, but feel free to associate).
I’m just afraid I might have to stop talking about myself for five minutes.
Kinky Friedman
Resign as Manager of the Universe
There’s only one God, and you and I are not Him. Therefore, seeking help from a higher power actually makes sense. After my mom died from a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer, I ended up with her favorite Bible. I found the following scripture, in her own handwriting, inside:
Davids Daily Dose 