In my latest edition of Empower (subscribe here), I discussed the three core obstacles that have revealed themselves to mums time and again during the hundreds of coaching sessions I have facilitated over the last nine years. As mentioned in that newsletter, it may surprise you to learn that these obstacles are in no way related to energy, time or money. I refer to them as the 3 Cs and I can help you to successfully overcome them all, supporting you to achieve your dreams and so much more! This month, I am focusing on the first of the 3 Cs, which is courage. Being courageous is directly related to fear. One can easily over power the other and, through my proven techniques, I can help you ensure that courage triumphs every time!

Have you ever heard of the acronym, False Evidence Appearing Real? Does this resonate when you consider the obstacles preventing you from moving forward? How does it make you feel to visualise yourself striding forth into the unknown? Fears impact the way we live our lives. Just as visions of a brighter future emerge, fear sneaks in and dashes all your hopes. Fear bullies you into submission, leaving you paralysed in a moment you’re so desperate to leave behind.

Fear is not something to be ignored, after all it could save your life under some circumstances. It therefore ought to be used as a tool in your decision-making kit, an ally on which you rely to accurately judge situations. Yet the aforementioned acronym is important because it offers a way to define fear as a questionable emotion. Why does fear exist within you? How has it manifested itself into something that deters you from good outcomes as well as bad?

As much as fear and courage are inextricably linked, so too are fear and failure. Your self-doubt leads you to avoid good outcomes in case they fail. You don’t apply for your ideal job in case you don’t get it. You become wary of new relationships for fear of rejection. You keep your thoughts to yourself lest they be misinterpreted. If you allow fear to consume your actions, you will never try new things; only courage will make this happen.

Courage often requires the intake of a deep breath and a step into the unknown. Yet, being courageous can be incredibly empowering. It allows you to stand up to your fears, acknowledge them and persevere regardless so you can achieve your goal, you can create a better life, you can be a happy, successful and confident woman.

In preparation for my next blog, which focuses on techniques proven to help you overcome your fears, I would like you to identify the fears that are holding you back from becoming the woman you want to be. I then want you to ask yourself why you are holding onto them. To tackle your fears is to understand them and I look forward to helping you become the courageous woman who is ready to reach her potential.

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