Our fear of mediocrity

Our Fear Of Mediocrity:  By: Diane Lang Our fear of being mediocre comes from our fear of never being enough. Our biggest fear is that we are not worthy, not lovable and/or not enough. This fear can come from a variety of places. A childhood that put these beliefs in place that we never challenged as an adult. Are these beliefs even true? Do they serve you? Are they coming from a reliable, caring source? Are they beliefs that are outdated? Commercials that tell us we are not pretty, thin or young enough. Commercials that tell us we don’t have the right hair color or the right clothes. Commercials that makes us realize we don’t look like the models or celebrities that star in them. That we don’t have enough money to buy the latest Mercedes, Lexus or BMW. My social media tells me I don’t have enough friends or social plans. Social media gives me the ability to compare myself to others not just celebrities but my neighbors next door. The news let’s me know their is a lack of almost everything except for fear. The news let’s me know about all the negativity and fear in the world on a daily basis. Instead, let’s change this fear of being mediocre and create the life we want. Shut off the news and social media and let’s live. Let’s take daily risks where we challenge ourselves to new opportunities, possibilities and people. Let’s make mistakes and create failures so we can get better, learn from our mistakes and grow. Let’s choose love instead of fear in our decisions. Let’s be our authentic self, take off the mask and choosing to be vulnerable. Vulnerability is a sign of a bravery and courage. All of the sentences above equal strength, change and growth. It’s choosing life instead of stagnation and frustration. Always remember- you’re good enough, you’re lovable and you’re just great being the real you!   MARCH 2017 APPEARANCES:   Monday, March 6, 7pm – What Kind of Smart Are You? Finding Your Strengths Westfield Community School, NJ Phone: 973-443-9222 Tuesday, March 7, 6pm – Create Balance & Relieve Anxiety Russell Library, CT Phone: 860-347-2528 Saturday, March 11, 10am – Positive Psychology – Finding Your Happiness NY College, Long Island campus Phone: 516-264-0808 ext 130 Sunday, March 12, 2pm – Living a Mindful Life  Long Hill Public Library, NJ Phone: 908-647-2088 Monday, March 13, 7pm – Positive Psychology – Finding Your Happiness Basking Ridge Community School, NJ Phone: 973-443-9222 Tuesday, March 14, 7pm – Positive Psychology – Finding Your Happiness Roxbury Public Library, NJ Phone: 973-584-2400 Thursday, March 16, 6pm – Positive Psychology – Finding Your Happiness NY College, NYC campus Phone: 516-264-0808 ext 130 Saturday, March 18, 10am – Wellness Expo Georgian Court University, NJ Phone: 732-987-2663 Tuesday, March 21, 7pm – Emotional Detox – Removing the Toxic People Princeton Adult School, NJ Phone: 609-683-1101 Wednesday, March 22, 7pm – Declutter Your Life & Reduce Stress Emerson Community School, NJ Phone: 201-262-5502 Thursday, March 23- April 6, 6:30pm – Positive Psychology – Finding Your Happiness – 3 Week Class Warren Community College, NJ Phone: 908-835-2333 Monday, March 27, 7pm – Declutter Your Life & Reduce Stress Westfield Community School, NJ Phone: 973-443-9222 Tuesday, March 28, 6pm – Positive Psychology- Finding Your Happiness Hofstra University, NY Phone: 516-463-7200 Thursday, March 30, 10am – Emotional Detox – Dealing with Negative People Great Horizons- Morristown, NJ Phone: 973-292-2063 ABOUT DIANE LANG: Diane Lang – Positive Living Expert, life coach and psychotherapist – is a nationally recognized speaker, author, educator, therapist and media expert. Lang is extremely mediagenic and offers expertise on a variety of health and wellness topics about creating balance and finding happiness through positive living as well as multiple mental health, lifestyle and parenting needs. In addition to holding multiple counseling positions, Diane is also an adjunct at Montclair State University. Lang has been interviewed for numerous magazine and newspaper articles and has been a frequent guest on radio and TV shows including “Fox & Friends” on the Fox News Network. Lang a regular featured expert on the “Expat Show” broadcasted weekly on the New York ABC affiliate WTBQ-AM, and a Blogger.