We were all born to fly. But sometimes finding the courage to let go and see what happens terrifies us. We forget about how capable we really are. We worry about what others might think if we just go for it. Maybe when we assess risk, we aren’t considering our own resilience. Perhaps we stay grounded because it’s safer, it’s easier.
A few months ago, I wrote a post about how a bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking because her trust is not in the branch, but in her own wings. She isn’t relying on the branch to keep her safe. She knows that if the branch breaks, she will be okay because her trust is in her own abilities and she will fly away. You can read the full post here.
Let’s take a look at a few ways you can boost your confidence and trust in yourself and your own wings:
- Be an independent thinker. Be free to voice your own opinions and thoughts about things. No one has to agree with you or approve of your position. Why try to fit in when you were born to stand out?
- You do you. Regardless of what friends or family think you should do, don’t just go with what they think because it’s what they want. If you value their opinion, hear them out and give it consideration. But go with your gut and what you ultimately want for yourself.
- Embrace the idea of complete ownership. Here’s the good news and the bad news: You are completely responsible for you and your life. When you accept full responsibility, you will gain experience and be amazed at the kinds of things you can navigate on your own. You will become more resourceful. And as you do this, you will build confidence in yourself – even when bad things happen. Because you learn how to get through these times and become more resilient.
Where do you need to trust in your own wings more? Think about the things you would do if you had the courage to do them…and then go do them.
