My Dance with Fear and Courage.

Alright, let’s talk about jumping off the ledge with our eyes closed, shall we? You know those moments when your heart is pounding, your palms are sweating, and all you can hear is that nagging voice in your head screaming, "What if I fail?"

Yeah, been there, done that, got the T-shirt.

Here’s the thing: life loves to throw curveballs our way, and sometimes, those curveballs look a lot like terrifying opportunities. You know, the kind that make you question everything you thought you knew about yourself and your capabilities.

So, what do you do when faced with such a beast? Do you cower in the corner, clinging desperately to the safety of what’s comfortable and familiar? Or do you throw caution to the wind, kick fear in the teeth, and dive headfirst into the great unknown?

Now, I’m not gonna sit here and pretend that jumping into the scary stuff is easy. It’s not. In fact, it’s downright terrifying. But here’s the kicker: it’s also exhilarating as hell.

Think about it. When was the last time you did something that scared the living daylights out of you? And I’m not talking about watching a horror movie or braving a haunted house—I’m talking about something real, something that made your stomach churn and your knees shake.

For me, it was deciding that I wanted to become a life coach. The thought of putting myself out there, of risking failure and judgement—it was enough to make my hair stand on end. But you know what? I did it anyway. Because deep down, I knew that staying stuck in my comfort zone wasn’t going to get me anywhere and I had women to help.

And let me tell you, the moment I decided to take the unknown path, there was no looking back. Sure, there was lots of self-doubt, and self-negative talk along the way, but there were also moments of pure magic when I was coaching my pro-bono clients and learning how to coach and more importantly, how to listen. In these moments I felt more alive than I ever thought possible and right then and there, I knew I made the right decision.

Jumping into something scary isn’t just about conquering your fears; it’s about embracing them. It’s about acknowledging that yeah, maybe you will fall flat on your face, but hey, at least you had the balls to try.

So, the next time life presents you with a choice—to play it safe or to take a chance—ask yourself this: what’s the worst that could happen? And then, instead of letting fear call the shots, take a deep breath, square your shoulders, and take that leap of faith, and JUMP. Trust me, you won’t regret it.