Why is it so hard to stay on track for some things, while others are a breeze? I think we have resistance to the things we want and need to accomplish. This resistance shows up in the form of fear and procrastination.

So what do you do about it? Is there some magical secret you’ve just not been privy to finding? It’s not as complicated as it may feel. Bit by bit, you chip away at your goal. You show up every day, even if only for ten minutes. You can use this for anything—exercise, writing a book, organizing the house. Just show up and put a few minutes toward what you’re trying to accomplish. Set a timer if you need to.

You’ll hate it at first and try to convince yourself that it’s too complicated, that you’ll never get where you’re trying to go. But keep showing up. Day by day, you’ll find your mindset shifting, and you’ll actually want to spend more time working toward your goals.

I wouldn’t have believed this was possible or even true a year ago. But I plugged away, writing the book I’d always dreamed I would write. I showed up, and I did the work. One day at a time. Some days, I only spent ten minutes. I’d set a timer and go.

Last night, I sat down and printed all those pages I’ve written over the past year. Guess what? I’ve got a first draft! Let me tell you something—I am the procrastination queen, so if I can do it, anyone can.

Showing up at the same time every day helps, but if that doesn’t work with your schedule, find an alternative. Schedule it like you would a doctor’s appointment. Look at your week, and if you can’t show up every day, how many days can you commit to?

Now comes the tricky part—sifting through the first draft and making a cohesive story. It will be challenging, but now I am armed with new skills and the knowledge that I can do anything if I set my mind to it. Yep, it’s a big, fat cliché—but it’s so true.

So why are you waiting? Chase your passions. One day at a time, one goal at a time. Move forward with the belief that you can and will. Know that it won’t always be easy, but it will be worth it.

And most importantly? You are worth it.