From Dreaming to Doing
For me and now you, too
Does anyone else still have things at their parent's house? Like, are you a full-grown adult who hasn’t lived in your parent's home in many years but yet you have stuff there?
Yeah, me too. Recently, my mom and dad were packing up and moving out of the home they had been in since 1999. I was there for a couple of days and got to uncover a treasure chest in my former closet in the form of a large cardboard box. Inside were notes from friends, an old softball team uniform and my rock collection amongst other keepsakes.
But, the two most incredible finds were a contract I wrote to myself about my future goals (signed and everything) and my clothing design sketches. I was ecstatic!
It is amazing to me that I was so focused at a young age. Mostly because I wandered around lost throughout my entire 20s. 6 different jobs within 5 years of graduating. This was hardly the sign of someone who always knew what she wanted to do. Sure, I said since I was a kid that I wanted to be a fashion designer. But that dream died sometime during my clothing construction class in college. I thought that dream was over. I was OK with that for a long time.
I took every gifts test imaginable, quizzes on finding your strengths, met with a career counselor and shifted industries constantly. I was determined but I was incredibly discouraged.
Even after I started personal styling, I doubted myself. Could this really work? Is this what I want to do? Is there something more stable out there? More impactful?
Again, I took every online course, free masterclass, live bootcamp, paid group coaching, and more….juuuuust to be sure. Triple sure.
I share this because I know the struggle, the fear, the doubt, and complete frustration that comes from wanting more but being stuck. I know you want more impact and more intention but your style holds you back from being fully seen. You want a change but the path forward is unclear so you stay stuck.
I went from dreaming of work that I loved and that helped others to doing it. I am so grateful. You can experience the same for your style. Instead of dreaming of showing up a certain way, you can do it. Many women before you have taken the scary step forward to create purposeful style. I know you can, too.
Rooting for you,
Angie
