When I called a college the other day, I had to psych myself up for it–I even called a doctor’s office with a little question as a sort of trial run. (Killing two birds with one stone: if the doctor’s office call was all I had, I would have dreaded it more.)
I got through a phone-tree to a person, who directed me to the right office, where I left a message. And I congratulated myself, scented by all the courage-enhancing essential oils I’d put on, for doing it. It wasn’t so bad. I was an adult!
I happened to miss the call I got back the next morning.
Still in my pajamas, I immediately, calmly rang back. Got a phone tree–zero for operator–got through.
Had a very confident conversation with minimal blethering-on (I feel the bio was appropriate to establishing connection, if slightly long) and then got off the phone feeling like I had deported myself with honor.
All without real pants on.
Why are we so afraid of doing things for the first time?
I think in a lot of cases, it’s the lack of connection. I called someone who doesn’t know me, and has power of judgment. When she called me back, I knew I had succeeded in at least making a small connection.
Being vulnerable enough to make that step toward connection is a big deal.
What’s something you’ve been hesitating to do because of this kind of personal risk, big or small?
What do you need to actually go do it?
I can set you up with some EOs! Or a coach who makes it a bit more rewarding.
(If you think I don’t do things so I can brag to Coach Carmela about it, you’re dead wrong.)
~ Bethany
Your Friendly Neighborhood Health Coach
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Taking action despite fear is part of what separates the hero from the extra. Interested in learning how you can act the hero part more in your life? Come to my webinar, Unlock Your Agency – Friday Sept. 30th, 7pm Central on Zoom!
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