What would you do if you weren’t afraid?

What would you do if you weren’t afraid? Not really a question that most people ask themselves, I know I hadn’t until I read this quote. I don’t think it’s a mind-set that has actually really been encouraged until the last few years with people starting to take on the responsibility of developing themselves and growing to their full potential.

A scary process, yet a process I found to be life changing. However, I didn’t attempt it blindly, I had the help of  Life Coaching. For me it was a first, after all, I can do everything on my own. At least I thought so. I apparently told my mom many years ago when I was still a “tween” that I didn’t need people.

Many moons later and a tad wiser, I think, I’ve come to realise that there are times when having someone walk along with you, who has your back, yet no vested interest in the outcome, makes taking that road “less travelled” so much easier.

So, what did I do? I took a deep breath and started my own business. Almost two years down the road, I’m still here and providing a service to those who need it.

What else? I now live my life according to my values and don’t allow others to dictate to me as to how I should live my life. Can be tricky sometimes as friends and family don’t always “get” the changes that you are making. More often than not it’s about negotiating new boundaries. Sometimes this happens naturally, other times it takes hard work and persistence.

Where to from now? Develop my business further and one of these fine days, my family and I will be on our farm, farming with goats and making cheese. Of course my daughter has a long list of animals required. Going to take some serious negotiation to ge that list shorter!

So when you have a chance, think about what you would do if you weren’t afraid. You may well surprise yourself.