In the previous post entitled IS YOUR COVID PROMISE TO LIVE A BOLDER LIFE, the idea that the lockdown period and current reality could have inspired a new found desire to go out and live a little more boldy was mulled over, you can read about that here:
IS YOUR ‘COVID PROMISE’ TO LIVE A BOLDER LIFE ?
If you’re someone who was inspired to branch out, here’s a few ideas to help you grow more bold in your soul – enjoy!
1.’GET YOUR GRAFT ON’ IN SERVICE OF YOU
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Consider how hard you’ve no doubt worked in some capacity for others, whether that be at work, in the home, voluntarily or for financial reward. If something is worth having then it’s worth working for, do yourself a favour and sign your personal permission slip to work fiercely towards your own dreams.
2. DO SOMETHING THAT FEELS SCARILY EXCITING
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Ask yourself what feels exciting even if it scares you at the same time and create a list. The next step is to start to move towards that which scares you, giving yourself permission to create some momentum by doing the least scary thing on the scary scale if that feels right for you! Go on, double dare yourself!
3. DO IT DIFFERENTLY
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Be Brave enough to do it your way, look at how things CAN be done not how they SHOULD be done. You have your own set of ideas how things can be done so go out there and strategise them, share them, implement them – let nothing get in the way of your and your originality!
4. ASK FOR HELP
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If the old saying ‘nobody is an island,’ is true living your own version of a successful life may be a little easier if you involve those who can help you. Be bold and brave enough to reach out and ask for help whenever you need it.
5. LOOK FOR THE QUALITIES OF THOSE WHO LIVE BOLD AND MODEL THEM!
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Do you know a person who seems to go out and live the lush life that works for them, what can you learn from them that enables them to do that? Quick disclaimer here – this is not referring to looking at what someone else appears to have and trying to copy them, be original! Rather, this is about noticing what qualities they possess that you could develop to help you live your lushest life yet?!?
6. THINK LESS, DO MORE
Yes there is a time and a place to think things through, there also comes a point in time when the thinking leads to the pain that is procrastination. Sometimes it’s better to take action and save the thinking for another day!
7. COMMIT TO YOUR OWN VALUES
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If you don’t work out what really, really matters to you then how will you know how to be bold and work towards what you value? Take the time to define your own set of values, knowing them is the solid foundation from which to build your most authentic life upon.
8. SURPRISE YOURSELF!
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What will you do that you’ve told yourself you couldn’t do because ‘it’s too expensive’, ‘you’ll look daft,’ ‘you’re too old,’ etc, etc. Pick one and then do that – you won’t regret it!
Remember only you have your unique blend of experience, knowledge, skills and talents! Own your own combination, use them well and live bold, brave and wisely!
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