new and confused

[canela]

Hello:

I'm new to the group, but from what I have seen you all seem very supportive.

I'm 33 and I found myself spending this weekend wondering why I can never follow through on my goals. I tend to come up with excellent, well thought-out plans, but just when things seem to start going my way I do something to sabotage it. I decided that I hated my career, so I got the courage to apply to grad school. Now I have completed my first year of coursework, but I am on academic probation. Just when I seem to have my finances in order, I usually go to the mall to "reward" myself.

I think that I am afraid of succeeding, so I put up these roadblocks. Does that make sense?

Can anyone offer me any suggestions on how to actually follow through on things? I'm really ready to change my life, but I'm scared that I don't know how.

[Cheryl]

Dear Canela,

One of the best ways to follow through on your goals is to put supportive people around you. Posting your message here is a good first step.

Next, I encourage you to visit our LM Group section (under "community") and either find a Life Makeover Group in your area or list yourself as someone who would like to start a group. It's easy and I bet there are people in your hometown with the same need.

Once you become a member of a group I can assure you that you'll start seeing progress. We've had thousands of people in this community tell us that their lives have improved dramatically because of the support of like-minded new friends. To see what I mean, check out our current Life Makeover Group success story at: http://www.cherylrichardson.com/community/success_stories_02.htm

Let us know when you've found (or started) a group!

Love,
Cheryl