3 steps to being brave
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Being brave can be hard. It means putting yourself out there. Being vulnerable. Being brave enough to use your voice for things that matter to you can be one of the hardest things you do.
Being brave is easy for me when I feel like it's just something I HAVE to do. Like when I started my business: I just HAD to make a change. And when we moved interstate with our family: I just HAD to experience life outside my small town and now that I'm sharing my voice over on social media: I just HAD to. It's like my soul was whispering to me: you need to do this Kim. Even if I was scared (I was. And still am sometimes).
Here are my 3 steps to being brave:
Understand why.
When I decide to speak up or start something new or talk about something a little vulnerable, I need to have a purpose. I started my business to be home more with the kids. I moved interstate to create an amazing experience with my family. I speak up to help others. Being brave is a lot easier when you have a strong why.Be prepared to fail.
Bravery is when you know you have the potential to fail or do it wrong, but you do it anyway! If you haven't failed at anything, then you've probably rarely been brave. When something in my business doesn't work, I'm always grateful that at least I tried. Being brave requires the ability to be gentle on yourself and be your biggest cheerleader not only when things are good, but when you have tried.Out of your head and into your heart.
If you want to be brave, you can't over think it! Your brain will come up with a million reasons why being brave is a very bad idea. Our brains are wired to keep us safe in our comfort zone. So just do it! Stop over thinking and take the leap!
How can you be brave today? (Don't forget to use your Brave blend from the Kids Collection).
“the only thing I know for sure after all of this research is that if you’re going to dare greatly, you’re going to get your ass kicked at some point. If you choose courage, you will absolutely know failure, disappointment, setback, even heartbreak. That’s why we call it courage. That’s why it’s so rare.”
― Brené Brown, Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.
