We’re at the end of the month and you’ve come through three weeks of discovery and planning to give the world the best of YOU that you can offer. That’s quite an accomplishment. I have no doubt the world will be a better place for it.

When this series ends and I’m not showing up in your email inbox every weekend, the tendency will be to “get back to normal”. No worries. The thought crosses nearly everyone’s mind. But what will you choose to do when that thought comes? After all, you’ve worked hard over these last few weeks in attempts to wax creative. You deserve a rest, right? Ummm, no.

Here’s the thing. If the train isn’t moving, wouldn’t that be a dandy time to jump off and go do something else? At least you’re less likely to break your neck. But your creativity train is moving in a forward direction. It left the station weeks ago. If you jump off now, I promise you will not get the desired result.

It’s called momentum and you’ve got it! Don’t stop now. There will be plenty of days later on when you hit a brick wall and can’t seem to move at all. That’s when you sit and play Monopoly with your cat. Today, you’re moving. Take advantage of that energy and use it to your advantage. Here’s how.

Hook on. I’ve heard farmers want to harness the power of steer and horses to pull wagons and such but that’s not accurate at all. In fact, they just hitch their wagons to the energy that’s already there: the animal. When the animal begins forward motion, their little red wagon can’t help but move forward with it. So hitch yourself to the forward momentum.

Hang on. Sometimes, especially when what’s pulling your creative wagon gets spooked, it makes you want to jump off. To save yourself before you crash. Please step away from the door. Not only would that be very messy and painful, you’ll be disappointed. Just hang on and ride the momentum. It will take you farther than you ever thought possible, and with less effort!

I’m really proud of you for taking these steps. You owe it to yourself to let your creativity shine. The world needs your gifts and talents. I believe in you. Go forth and create!

What decisions have you made during this month that will bring out your creativity? What challenges are you facing? Perhaps you’re having trouble gaining momentum. Share it here! Or, if you’d like to contact me privately, just email me at reba@mybooktherapy.com.

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Reba J. Hoffman is a natural encourager and Member Care Coach at My Book Therapy. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Counseling and is the founder of Magellan Life Coaching (www.magellanlifecoaching.com). She is the author of Dare to Dream, a Writer’s Journal published by My Book Therapy. She also publishes a motivational and encouraging blog, FindingTrue North. Contact Reba at reba@magellanlifecoaching.com.