Courage
Is the ability to do something that may frighten you, during difficulties, or in negative or potentially harmful situations.

Can you think of some times when you have had to be courageous?
For me being a newer yoga teacher and business owner I have had to overcome a lot of fear and be courageous even if I didn't feel like it or want to be.

Some of those times have been:
-teaching at a detention/addiction-recovery center for teenage boys when no one else wants to and society likes to treat them like outcasts.
-trying to figure out how to run a new business with little to no knowledge and trying to learn along the way.
-healing from childhood trauma as an adult

-working to overcome low self-esteem

I have been reminded recently of why I am doing what I do. It's because of my love for people and helping them to become the best and healthiest versions of themselves. I want to share my experience and knowledge with others so they can feel heard and learn how to move forward. I love what I do and I am so grateful for the leaps of faith, courage, and trust that God has good plans for me (Jeremiah 29:11) that has gotten to me where I am. I am definitely not perfect, but you have to start somewhere and keep growing!

Some ways to find your courage:
*See yourself as courageous
*Get comfortable with mistakes
*Keep trying
*Clarify your values
*Acknowledge your fear and confront it
*Use positive self talk
*Practice mindfulness
*Don't aim for perfection
*Find a mentor

"Scared is what you're feeling, brave is what you're doing." -Emma Donoghue

"Courage doesn’t have to look dramatic or fearless. Sometimes it looks more like quiet perseverance." -Amy L. Eva

Are you in need of some encouragement or motivation today to keep going? Please feel free to reach out and know that I am always here for you to be a listening ear or a shoulder to cry on!

Resources
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/six_ways_to_find_your_courage_during_challenging_times

https://www.betterup.com/blog/how-to-be-brave