This year I’m going to be BRAVE.
Sometimes BRAVE means doing something brand new, sometimes it means doing that thing you’ve been putting off for months.
Every Sunday (or so) I want to post about something BRAVE-ish I’ve done recently – to keep myself accountable to actually DO something AND to remind you being brave is not always lion taming and hang-gliding.
Last week:
I bit the bullet and reached out to potential contributors for a new (huge) blogging ecourse I’m working on.
Asking for help is always scary – no matter what it’s for.
I’ve worked on my ‘pitch’ email – but personalized it for each person.
I’ve brainstormed how to make this as easy as possible for each contributor.
I’ve specified what is in it for each of them.
I feel like I’ve done everything I can … . but it’s still a scary thing to say, “Please help me” and be shot down.
I’ve emailed 4 different contributors and have not been shot down yet …. but still.
Maybe set my sights higher this week?
Social Security had me go in for a back examination and I was beyond nervous. I really, REALLY, really wanted to cancel. But I braved the appointment, went in and was checked over by a doctor. Sadly he couldn’t give me any information, since SS paid for the examination, so I have no idea if my results were good or bad but I did recognize some lower back pain/tingling and left leg weakness. I kind of HAD to go in, but I could have canceled. I didn’t. I was nervous, scared and filled with anxiety. Jen held my hand, helped me breathe deeply in and out and I DID IT. <3
I know how scary asking someone for help can be, Amy. I can't imagine anyone NOT wanting to help you, though! *hug* I'm glad you're getting lots of positive results.