Ep #111 - Do It Nervous

Do you ever avoid doing something because you feel nervous, awkward or uncomfortable?

Maybe it’s going somewhere on your own, asking for a refund, saying no, having a difficult conversation, or putting yourself in a situation where you might feel exposed.

In this episode, I’m talking about why nervousness isn’t actually the problem — and why trying to get rid of it can sometimes make it feel even worse.

I share a real-life example of going to the theatre on my own, how I prepared for the awkward bits ahead of time, and how visualising myself feeling nervous and doing it anyway helped me move through the discomfort without making it a drama.

We’ll also look at why confidence doesn’t come before you do the thing. It comes after.

Because the other side of awkwardness, nervousness and discomfort is often the confidence you’ve been waiting for.

This week, I invite you to practise doing something uncomfortable on purpose — not something dangerous, not something that genuinely puts you at risk, but something your brain has been avoiding because it feels awkward.

You don’t need to feel ready.
You don’t need to feel confident.
You don’t need to get rid of the nerves first.

You can do it nervous.

If this episode resonates and you’d love help applying this work to your own life, come and experience coaching with me. Talking it through with someone else can be one of the most transformative gifts you give yourself.

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