10/07/2023
Over the years, I have had so many people say to me about how they wish they could allow themselves to be as vulnerable as I am and what a strength it is.
I don’t always see it that way for myself but it definitely is. I would be so proud of any of my clients stepping out of their comfort zone to show the world who they really are.
The truth is…I haven’t always been this way. All through school, uni and working as a teacher and probably up until about 8 years ago, I was painfully shy. I had social anxiety and struggled to speak in front of a few people. I was so worried about looking silly or people judging me that I hid behind my long ginger locks, hoping to turn invisible.
I’ve learnt this new way of being and you can too. Now I’m not saying that I’m always comfortable sharing what I share. Every newsletter I send, every post I put out there I know that I am running the risk of ridicule and negativity but my need to help people is greater than my fear. Every time I press the send button, I have a moment of doubt, wishing I could claw back what I’ve just sent out into the universe. The fear and doubt quickly pass though, I carry on with my day and the world doesn’t come to an end!
It’s the same way we learn any new skill - just by doing it. First, choose a safe person to open up to and when you realise they haven’t run a mile by listening to the things you’ve shared, your confidence will grow and you’ll feel more able to open up a bit more next time and maybe eventually to others.
Nobody wants to be friends or in a relationship with someone who is seemingly perfect. By owning your quirks, mistakes and feelings, you always run the risk of it going ‘wrong’ but this way you are truly living. No emotion is good or bad. Whilst you’re here on this planet, live and feel as much as you can.
Anyone that doesn’t like you when you’re being yourself, open and vulnerable, doesn’t deserve be be part of your life. Sod them!
Be brave. Be YOU. 💕💕💕