Monday Motivation - You Are Enough

This is a friendly reminder to remind yourself that you are enough. This was one of the tips that I shared with the group when I sat on the Women in Banking and Finance UK - Future Leaders panel last week. Too often we think that we need to complete one more course or have a few more years of experience before we can advance to the next challenge or “arrive”. The truth is we just need to believe that we can do whatever we put our minds to. Will it be easy? No. Will we learn as we navigate and progress? Yes. I have learned that life will continue to present challenges and change, but the key is to be aware of this and to know when to pivot. Do not wait for the perfect moment. There is no such thing. You just need to start small, execute, learn, and do it again. We never learn just from theory and analysis. We learn when we start, and realise that we are enough and will figure it out as we continue to progress. So when you are dealing with a new challenge or several challenges, remind yourself that you are here for a reason. You have the aptitude and attitude to navigate what lies ahead. The bigger question that you should ask yourself is if you can do it alone. The answer is no. While we are enough to step up to challenges, it is important to make sure that we have the right system and team to support us. So step one is to acknowledge that you are enough and step two is to ensure that you have the right system and team in place to support you with your mission.