Recognizing We’re Afraid … and Choosing to Do What Needs to be Done Anyway

Beth Vogtanxiety, Beth K. Vogt, challenges, change, choices, courage, grief, Life, perseverance, perspective, Quotes, Relationships, trust 16 Comments

@bethvogt I had a dental appointment yesterday. I dreaded it so much I’d put it off for five months. But yesterday, I “adulted” and went to the dentist. A lot of people are afraid of the dentist – maybe you’re one of them. If you are, I empathize with you. You’re welcome to share your story in the comments. I …

In Others’ Words: The Teamwork Triad

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, lifequotes, success 11 Comments

My youngest daughter’s club volleyball team is heading out for a weekend tournament. Three days of nonstop competition. Three days to see teamwork in action — win or lose –and oh, how we hope for wins! But I’ve learned watching CJ’s team that a day is successful if the team plays well no matter what the score is at the …

In Others’ Words: Discover

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, Life, quote about life, Quotes 15 Comments

Getting past fear? It’s an amazing feeling. Pushing past the “I can’t, I can’t, I can’t” — stuffing a sock in all that mental mouthing-off  —  helps me see myself in a whole new, glorious way. Yes, glorious. Suddenly I’m not living under the crushing threat of impossible. Instead, I’m inhaling and exhaling all of the possibles. So what was …