Talk = Action....but What Happens When It Doesn't?

"You are what you do, not what you say you'll do." - C.G. Jung 

This week I had plans. My plan was to conquer the world. Okay maybe not the world but what I am trying to say is I had plans for this week. I was going to research some valuable information for people to know about Family Medical Leave of Abscence aka FMLA and short term disability. I am still in the midst of researching and actively going through the process right now. I will deliver that information here because it is IMPORTANT!  Ok back to business. 

How many times have you had a great idea  and after all was said and done nothing happened? I mean you talked about this idea with your friends, family, co-workers, maybe even told an idea to strangers, but when it came time to put it to work the end result was nothing; nothing more than a beautiful figment of everyone's imagination.

Welcome to the story of my current life. I used to be the talker AND the doer, but somewhere as the years have passed my actions are not always aligned with my words. 

Do you want to know why?

Even if you don't I am going to tell you. As I have gotten older fear has kicked in.  Responsibility has set in and my little friend named reality always seems to trump my ideas. But why?

My actions aren't equal to my words because I haven't been doing the research, the leg work before I start to speak these things with my peers. I haven't been serious. I've been telling my ideas for affirmation or a sense of direction from those I look up to so that I can make a calculated decision. I am learning that I'm trying to be too responsible instead of being young and vibrant. Living life and enjoying every moment and if I'm not enjoying life then I need to be making plans.  

You are in charge of you. 

Plain and simple.

How do you make your words = your actions?

1. Believe in yourself

2. Do your research 

3. Stand your ground/ Be courageous 

4. Don't forget your mission 

5. Never stop fighting for what is right 

No one has ever lived this life before you. People have lived longer than you and have had life experiences but they have not lived, died, and lived again. So be wise. Listen and learn from other peoples experiences and don't be defensive. People can enlighten you and expose you to a place closer to your dreams. So don't be like me. Turn your words into actions. Live on purpose.