Gigi Langer

Worry Less Now!

Ā Love More Now!

BREAK THROUGH YOUR DOUBTS!Ā 

 

Itā€™s so weird how my gut prompts me to take on these big goalsā€”yup, like narrating my audio book of 50 Ways to Worry Less Now! And then I get frozen with doubts for a while while ā€œwhispered liesā€ play on in my head: ā€œItā€™s too much work!ā€ ā€œIt wonā€™t be good enough!ā€Ā Indeed, in the FB video I posted last week, I had decided to hire a narrator for the audiobook. Then something amaaaaazing happened. Watch the 5-minute video to see how providence moves, in spite of our fears and doubts.Ā Ā 

Gigi Langer has been clean and sober for 33 years, and holds a PhD in worry less nowPsychological Studies in Education from Stanford University. She’s a sought-after speaker and retreat leader who has helped thousands improve their lives at work and at home.Ā Order her award-winning book at Amazon or get 20% off with promo code 20lessnow here.

 

THE BEST GIFT OF ALL: COURAGE!

worry less now courageĀ  Ā I donā€™t know about you, but when I face a big challenge, I need time to muster the courage to begin. Since Iā€™ve taken on so many things that initially scared the crap out of me, Iā€™ve learned to accept my initial doubts as part of the process, and then work my way through them until my courage returns.

You may remember I wrote that I would begin recording my audio book of 50 Ways to Worry Less Now on December 5. Well, technically, I DID begin, but that involved 2 weeks ofĀ  dealing with my fears!

During that time, my negativity whispered to me, ā€œItā€™s too much work! Itā€™s too technical! You wonā€™t be able to do it! Itā€™s going to cost a fortune anyway!ā€ Iā€™m so familiar with such fears, I went into my ā€œgain courageā€ mode with the following actions.

  • Attended spiritually-based meetings (e.g., A Course in Miracles and 12-Step groups).
  • Stepped up my prayer and meditation practice.
  • Posted an affirmation on my bathroom mirror: ā€œI create a wonderful audio book in a wonderful way; I offer wonderful service for wonderful pay.ā€
  • Met with my spiritual advisor to share my concerns and gain a new perspective.
  • Asked my support team (that includes you!) to visualize me holding a completed and successful audio book.
  • Listened to expert advice about how to create an audio book, and kept telling myself, ā€œYou can do this.ā€
  • Set up my new microphone in a prominent place so I could ā€œmake friendsā€ with it.
  • Forgave myself for my impatience and irritability while I waited for sufficient courage to begin the project.
  • Enjoyed golf, spending time with my husband and friends, and going to the pool.

A week ago, when I texted my niece to wish her a happy 17th birthday, I included a few things about our holiday plans and my desire to make an audio book. She replied, ā€œIā€™m really excited youā€™re recording an audio book. You should film the process on your phone so we can see. I have always wanted to see what it is like to do that!ā€

Boom! The turning point had arrived! My nieceā€™s words ignited my enthusiasm and I immediately made a 5-minute video sharing how I connected my microphone and loaded the recording software. It was so much fun! In the next few days, I recorded two more episodes showing all the materials I was studying and how I made my first recording. Now Iā€™m pausing during the holidays while I prepare the manuscript for reading and practice my narrating skills.

In the meantime, here are my videos!Ā  Ā Disclaimer from a former perfectionist:Ā  I’ll get (a little) better at videos, but my main focus is getting the audio book done; so videos aren’t polished.

Thank you for sharing the journey with me. Itā€™s a lot more fun with buddies who follow along, and Iā€™ve already gotten some good suggestions for making audio books. If you have any tips, please send them along.

Finally, Iā€™m wishing to all who celebrate Christmas:Ā  Have a wonderful holiday. And my hope for all of us: A happy and joyous New Year!

Gigi Langer has been clean and sober for 32 years, and holds a PhD in Psychological Studies in Education from Stanford University. She’s a sought-after speaker and retreat leader who has helped thousands improve their lives at work and at home. Her new book is available from Amazon, and in various formats here .