Reasons Why You Should Start Now.
I have been a perfectionist for years and I know what it’s like to feel, “I will do it when I am better at it.” I have realised that it’s one of my biggest regrets. I started to write regularly a year ago and before that, I thought I will write properly when I know things better. Guess what? It didn’t work out. I wouldn’t know my style, my thoughts, my pace and I wouldn’t get “better” if I didn’t start. By starting to write, I also mean being open and public about it. I was scared to write openly; scared of judgement and rejection. It is still scary for me but I have made this fear more of a reason to do it.
I love face art, makeup and styling but I couldn’t make an open instagram account because of my fears until last year and you wouldn’t believe, since I started that, I have received tons of support from my peers and ‘one online hater’ which didn’t even last for a day. So was that one person commenting something bad stopping me all these years?
Let us think for a moment, if you create something and you post it somewhere, what is the worst thing that could happen? Less views? Someone commenting on it? People talking about it behind your back? Does that really matter more than you being genuine and doing what you like? Is it worth the wait? Honestly, I’d say no.
So, you should begin now because each moment is important, don’t miss it. I missed a few years and if I had started then, I’d be much ahead by now. I regret it but I am happy that I am facing my fears and putting myself out there.
Secondly, it’s never too late, you can begin at this very instance. No matter you’ve been delaying certain things for months, this is your sign. Start now.
Lastly, you’re responsible for yourself and your happiness so if something makes you happy, do it, don’t let anyone or anything stop you. I repeat ‘no-one’ should stop you. Don’t be afraid to be imperfect, flawed, or immature because it’s natural and you learn and grow eventually. You’ll make it, I know!
