I was interviewed for the 'Rest In Peace' podcast back in January talking about overcoming fear. And I'm STILL thinking about the topic of fear now. During the podcast, I spoke about what I feared most and how I overcame those fears. You can listen to the episode here.
*Spoiler alert * I talk about my fear of dying and how nearly crashing my car because of a fear of spiders led me to work in the spider enclosure at London Zoo. But, how do I overcome my fear of death if I only get one death (re-incarnation debate parked for now)?
You learn how to live.
A lot of people assume that the opposite of death is life. But actually, the opposite of death is birth and life is what happens in the middle.
So, with that in mind, I want to share this hallway picture that I have had in my possession since I was 20-years old. I bought it to symbolise the leap of faith I took moving from Cardiff to West London to study vocals and songwriting in 2005.
This picture has stayed with me and has had pride of place in all the homes I have made for myself. It reminds me to be brave in the face of fear and to take the leap of faith when it is required. If that means I get wet in the process then at least I've made a big splash!
Just as this picture reminds me to take giant steps forward, I would like this blog post right now to be the reminder you need to take GIANT leaps forward in your life and make a splash.
So, here are four coaching questions to help you take the leap:
1. Where do you need to take a giant leap in your life?
2. What are the fears that are holding you back from taking action?
3. How can you be braver, take a leap of faith and make a splash in your life?
4. What three mini steps do you need to take to make progress?
(Take ACTION now!)
Whether you have major fears or tiny niggles of doubt, don't allow these thoughts and feelings to decide who you are about to become. Those little tiny steps can be initiating intimacy with your partner, asking for a raise in work, starting an exercise regime or cooking a healthier meal for your energy, vitality and wellbeing - you get to decide what that looks like for you.
You are stronger than fear (and you always will be)!
Michelle
