Dream Big.

Dear Aspen reader,

I think it’s safe to say that no one truly enjoys FAILURE. The word has even received a negative connotation in most instances. It seems that failing at a task is something unpleasant and unnecessary. A fear of failure often holds us back, causes task avoidance or in an extreme case might act as an example whispering that you are “not good enough” in someone else’s eyes (or even your own).

If you are a person who honestly doesn’t mind failure or looks at it from a well-rounded perspective then I applaud you. That’s a wonderfully positive trait to have! But for the majority of us, I would argue that failing isn’t something pleasing. But, here’s the thing, in order to dream big and in order to succeed in life - sometimes it takes failing at a task. And that’s ok!

So as you go into this week, here are a a few thoughts to ponder:

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  1. What is your definition of failure?

  2. What experiences have shaped how you view failure?

  3. When has failure kept you from trying?

  4. What is the worst thing that could happen if you did fail at a particular task?

  5. What is the best thing that could happen if you tried and didn’t fail?

I encourage you to DREAM BIG and when you fail: laugh. Pat yourself on the back for trying and regroup. The more resilient you are in the little failures, the more resilient you will be when you’re up against a bigger battle. So when you seem to have failed make a fresh game plan, set a new goal, or ask a friend for help in achieving success. Because when it comes to total wellness it’s all about pressing on, even when the going gets tough.

In health,

Alecia

Alecia Ritzema