Get Shifted!

My Mum was from the North of England so naturally she peppered her speech with many (many) sayings and colloquialisms.  Some were of her own making (we think) and some were Northern standards.  Perhaps it was two ‘gormless’ (another classic) teenage girls, but one of her most used was “Get on with it” (but heard more like “Gerron wi’it”). 

My Mum had a big spirit and I often think of her, but her voice has been getting louder these last few months as my website stood unfinished (and un-started if I’m being honest) the pressure I put on myself was getting heavier and heavier and I knew I needed to figure this out.  As a Coach, I am curious and I ask a lot of questions, so I turned the questions on myself. 

How is this hesitation serving me? 

What is blocking me?  

Am I standing in my own way? 

What would happen if I just started? 

Am I scared of something?

What would happen if I just ‘Got on with it’?

For me, the big shift occurred the moment I started. 

It was that last question that caused a shift.  ‘Get Shifted’ was another phrase often heard in our house but what struck me this time was the connection between ‘Get on with it’ and ‘Get shifted’.  It took me getting on with it to make a shift.  Like a ball rolling down a hill, things picked up speed and in a relatively short period of time, I had my website, I was happy with it and most importantly, I was proud of the work I had done to get to the finish line.   

What was in the connection?  How can doing something - anything, create a shift needed to reach a goal?  We are often told that it’s easier to maintain than to start and for me, that was certainly true, but what about the times when we do need start something? 

What would happen if you just started?  What is to be gained by not starting it now?  January is traditionally a time of starts, but I think last year proved that the most important thing is be able to adapt, and be kind to ourselves while we do it – does that change your thoughts around starting? 

What would happen if you just ‘got shifted’ and made the first step?