livi(a)ng fearlessly

You've accomplished so much—I'm really inspired by the way you handle yourself in tough situations. Where do you find your courage? How do you stay focused on what's important, even when it seems like everything is going against you?

I'm sure many people have heard similar comments and looked just as sheepish as me, when realizing it is they who are being viewed that way. What does being courageous even mean?

I don't see myself as holding either of the traits given to me by others, but I do have the courage and energy to explore the possibilities-the "what if's". I have worked hard into challenging myself to do things even when they have kept me wide awake at night, wondering what I have gotten myself into. Nevertheless I have done it, and I am still learning as I go. Fearless living is about deciding to live a life that's true to yourself. It's about finding your voice and using it. It's about being unapologetically yourself. Fearless living is not easy, but with practice it can become easier.

Living Fearlessly starts with becoming aware of your thoughts and what you tell yourself.

When you're feeling anxious or afraid, it's important to take a moment and ask yourself what you are afraid of. Fear is an emotion that can lead us down a path of self-doubt and negative thinking. We all have fears; some people just deal with them better than others.

The first step in living fearlessly is becoming aware of your thoughts and what you tell yourself when things aren't going your way or when life gets hard. It's okay to be afraid sometimes-but if we allow those feelings to control our lives, then they will keep us from experiencing n ew things and we will remain stuck in our old ways.

You are not your thoughts.

Thoughts are not facts. Your thoughts may be troubling you, but if you don't like them, change them! If your mind gives birth to a troublesome thought—one that makes no sense or causes only unhappiness and anxiety—question it: Is this really true? How do I know this is right? What supporting evidence can I find for my belief in this thought/belief system?

You might think of yourself as being made up of many different things: your body (what's visible on the outside), past experiences and memories, future plans...but these are all just parts of who we are-they aren't the true essence at our core.

The only thing that has remained unchanged is this very moment—everything else is transitory and fleeting. And sometimes, those passing things can seem so overwhelming that it seems as though they've blocked out all the light from reaching us.

The opinions of others don't matter

The opinions of others don't matter. What matters is what you think, say and do - if it makes you feel good then that's all that really counts!

Remember that you are more than the stories you've told yourself about who you are. It's important to remember that you are more than your stories. You are infinitely more than any one story you've told yourself about who you are.

This is a challenging concept for many of us, because we like to think of ourselves as being the sum total of our experiences and memories. But this isn't true at all-the human mind has an incredible ability to create new neural pathways in response to new experiences (even if they're painful ones). This means that over time, we can literally rewrite our own stories!

It's easy for me as a coach who works with people on a daily basis through this process called "rewrite your story," but it doesn't have to be complicated: all it takes is remembering that each day brings new opportunities for change-and then taking those opportunities seriously by making changes in our behaviors or thoughts accordingly until those changes become part of our identity instead of just passing fads or phases.

You can't be fearless if you don't allow yourself to be curious.

Curiosity is the key to unlocking your creative potential, and it's also the best way to live fearlessly.

When you're curious, you want to learn more about the world around you-and yourself. You want to understand people who are different from you and how they think and feel. Curiosity helps us explore our own lives in new ways, which can sometimes be scary because there are so many unknowns out there! But being afraid of what we don't know isn't helpful; instead, it keeps us trapped by our fears rather than pushing through them with curiosity as our guidepost along the way.

You can't be fearless if you don't allow yourself to be open to new things.

Fearless is not about being fearless. It's about allowing yourself to be open to new things, even when you think it might be scary or uncomfortable.

It's about allowing yourself to live in a way that doesn't allow fear to dictate your actions and reactions. It's about being curious, childlike and adventurous...and not listening when other people tell you what you should or shouldn't do with your life!

Fearless is not about ignoring your past experiences; they shape who we are today as much as any other experience does-it just means that instead of letting those experiences define us (or our future), we can learn from them and move forward into new territory with confidence because now we know what works best for us!

you can't be fearless if you don't allow yourself to daydream like a child on occasion.

You can't be fearless if you don't allow yourself to daydream like a child on occasion. Daydreaming is an important part of creativity, and it's also one of the best ways for your mind to relax. It allows us to explore new ideas, connect with our inner child, and even solve problems that seem impossible in our waking lives.

If we don't allow ourselves some time each day for these kinds of activities-whether it's reading fiction or listening to music-we run the risk of becoming rigidly focused on what we do know instead of actively exploring new possibilities for ourselves (and others).

Let go of the past-going beyond I should have…

One of the hardest things to do is let go of the past. It's easy to get caught up in what you should have done, or how you could have changed things if only you had known better at the time. But that's not reality-the past is gone, and it can't be changed. The only thing we can do is learn from our mistakes so we don't make them again in the future!

When I talk about letting go of my fears, this is exactly what I mean: letting go of anything that holds me back from being truly happy with myself and my life now. Sometimes those things are simple things like worrying too much about what other people think about me; other times they're bigger issues like trying too hard to please everyone else at their expense instead of focusing on myself first (which leads directly into...).

live in the present

The present is the only moment we have. That's why it's so important to live in it and enjoy every second, because you never know what's going to happen next. If you're worrying about what might happen tomorrow or next week, then it's easy for your mind to get stuck in a loop of negative thoughts-and those can really drag down your mood! Instead of focusing on all that might go wrong, take some time each day (or even just once a week) and try doing something new.

It's also helpful if you focus on enjoying yourself right now rather than worrying about what other people think of you. Everyone has their own opinions about things like fashion trends or politics--but ultimately these don't matter as much as being true-to-yourself while making decisions based on personal values instead of someone else's opinion alone

curiosity and daydreaming

To live fearlessly, you have to allow yourself curiosity and daydreaming. Don't listen to what others are saying about not being able to do things because they are too hard or too complicated. Allow yourself to be couragous, childish and open for new things.

You will find out that it's not as hard as people make it seem when they talk about "living in their dreams".

allow yourself to take risks and be couragous

Be open to new things. When we're young, we're often told not to try something unless we know how it will turn out. This can lead us into a life where we only do what is safe and comfortable-a life that isn't really living at all. So if you want something, go for it! If you have an idea or an interest in something but aren't sure if it will work out or whether people will accept it, just try it anyway!

Allow yourself curiosity and daydreaming. When I was a child I loved climbing trees; my parents always told me not climb trees because they were too high up (and dangerous), but I didn't care--I just wanted to climb them anyway because they looked like fun! If there's something that makes your heart beat faster with excitement then go ahead and do whatever makes your heart beat faster: climb those trees; read more books than anyone else could ever imagine reading within their lifetime; travel around the world instead of staying at home...just don't let other people's opinions stop you from being courageous enought o follow through on what inspires passion within oneself."

We can all be fearless

We all have fears. We all have things we are afraid of. But we can also all be fearless, courageous, and bold in our own way.

It's not always easy to do what you're afraid of doing-but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be done! The only way to get over your fear is by doing whatever it is that scares you; once the fear has been faced head-on and conquered (or at least acknowledged), it will lose its power over us.

let go of old patterns.

One of the most important things you can do is to let go of old patterns. This can be tough, especially if you've been repeating the same behaviors for years. But remember that this isn't about being perfect - it's about learning to live fearlessly and courageously in your own skin.

So what does it mean to "let go?" It means allowing yourself daydreaming time-time when no one else is around and no one else is judging you on what they think about your imagination or what new ideas might come up during those times; allowing yourself not listening when someone tells us we're wrong or silly for having certain thoughts; allowing ourselves (and others) not being afraid of making mistakes; giving ourselves permission to be couragous instead of cautious; giving ourselves permission to ask questions even if people think we aren't smart enough or experienced enough yet; giving ourselves permission not only listen but also speak our minds without fear of rejection or ridicule by others because they might not agree with what we say...

daydream

Daydreaming is a wonderful way to let your mind wander, and it can be quite beneficial for your creativity. When you're daydreaming, you might find yourself coming up with new ideas or solving difficult problems in your head. Daydreaming also helps us relax when we are feeling stressed out or anxious about something in our lives. It's like having an escape where we get to do whatever we want without any consequences!

If this sounds like something that would benefit you, then give yourself permission to daydream more often! Make sure that when it happens, though--and trust me: it will--that there isn't anything else going on around you (like driving). That way when those moments happen where everything goes black except for one thought that pops into your head...you'll know exactly what happened!

don't listen to what others are saying

Or at least: Don't let their opinions of you dictate your life. Your friends and family love you, but they don't always know what's best for you. They may have good intentions, but that doesn't mean they have the right answer for each situation in life-and it certainly doesn't mean they should be making important decisions on behalf of someone else! If a friend tells me she thinks I should stay in my present house and job to play it safe, she might say it with good intentions, but it may also be that she is trying to push her fears onto me. Wellintended but still, my fear is mine, hers is hers. If someone else thinks my life sounds amazing based solely of Linked in and instagram posts ...maybe it is because that is what I choose them to seel?! Does it really give them the insight needed to give advice?

It's important that when making big decisions about yourself (like developing new concepts, finding new business, making new connections), we need to look at ourselves first before asking others what they think about something."

allow yourself to be courageous

Courage is the ability to do something that frightens you. Courage is doing something that is scary, but important.

Being courageous means being able to face fear and uncertainty, knowing that your actions will have a positive impact on other people's lives. It's about making decisions based on what feels right for you as an individual, rather than following social expectations or conforming to some sort of external standard set by others (or society).

allow yourself to be childish

It's okay to be childish. When I was a child, I loved climbing trees and jumping off swings to see who made the longest jump. As an adult, my life has become more serious and responsibility-oriented; I've become less willing to take risks because of the potential consequences if things go wrong (and they often do). But that doesn't mean you need to lose your sense of adventure as well!

Living fearlessly means allowing yourself to be open to new experiences and opportunities in life-even if those experiences make you feel uncomfortable or scared for a moment. It means being courageous enough not only embrace these feelings but also learn from them so that eventually they no longer hold any power over us at all!

be open to new things

There's a quote from the movie The Big Lebowski that says, "You're not wrong; you're just an asshole." I think this is true for a lot of people. We've all met someone who is so set in their ways that even when presented with facts that could change their minds, they refuse to change their minds because they don't want to admit they were wrong or make any kind of emotional investment in anything else.

It's easy for us as human beings to get stuck in our comfort zones and keep doing things how we've always done them--but it comes at a cost: we miss out on opportunities that could be beneficial for both ourselves and others. If you're open-minded enough to try something new once or twice (or more), then maybe you'll find yourself enjoying it more than what was previously working best for you!

you can live fearlessly and enjoy doing it

You can live fearlessly and enjoy doing it.

• Be fearless. When you're afraid, take a deep breath and say to yourself, "I'm not going to let this stop me." You don't have to face your fears head-on, but once you've identified them, start pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone so they lose their power over you.

• Have courage: When things get tough or scary--and they will--don't run away from the challenge! Face it head-on with confidence in yourself and others around you who support your efforts (even if only in spirit).

• Be curious: Curiosity leads us into new experiences that expand our horizons as human beings; curiosity keeps us from getting stuck in old patterns of thinking; curiosity helps us see situations from different perspectives than our own so we can make better decisions about how best to respond when things go wrong...or right! We all know people who are naturally curious about everything around them; these individuals seem ableto adapt quickly when life throws curveballs at them because they're openminded enought o try new things without worrying too much about failure being inevitable (or even possible).

• Be childish Think about how you dreamed as a child. How you let things happen built on your dreams and the world that you created to yourself. And yes you might have been bruised and you might even had to go to the hospital to get patched up, (happened more than once for me) but hey you survived-and so did your superherocape. Its time to find it in the box with hidden childhood memorabilia- take it out and put it on!

We all have fears and doubts, but we can learn to live fearlessly in spite of them. The key is to start by becoming aware of our thoughts and what we tell ourselves, then letting go of old patterns that no longer serve us. Once we do this, we can begin to allow ourselves curiosity and daydreaming again; be open to new things; allow ourselves courage; and remember that we are infinitely more than any one story about who we are. You don't need to be fearless all the time - but you do need some bravery! And if you're willing to take some risks now and then... well then maybe someday soon you'll find yourself living a life full of wonder!