Ok women – and fabulous men – we have come a long way, but there is SO much more to do to build our internal power for ourselves AND to build a better world.
My belief is that courage is needed, not confidence, to go do the things that seem hard.
There are many ways to build courage, here are just a few.
But here’s the thing: You must do it. Not just read this. Commit to action.
Commit to 100 days of action and see what happens.
Or commit to 30 days to start.
Don’t pre-judge the results – Instead, show up, open and willing.
Use one sticky note a day to write something you like/love about yourself.
One of my inspiring 20something clients put them around her full-length mirror. Isn’t that cool? She may be reading this. 😊Notice a self-deprecating thought and shift your body – changing your physiology is truly impactful for changing your mood or focus.
Do 1 thing every day that scares you. Eleanor Roosevelt was onto something here.
Find opportunity to set a boundary. It takes courage for many of us to say no, to effectively tell someone how you feel about how they speak to you, or to speak loudly so you are heard. It may be a small thing - It all counts!
Ask for something you want or need. Being independent, capable, self-sufficient does not mean your needs can't be met, too.
When someone tells you you're awesome, say, "I know!" Ha, don't most women ( not all ) need more bravado and less humility?! At least say, "thank you." Period.
If we don’t take responsibility for practicing the courageous steps, what can we expect to happen?
P.S.
Whenever you are ready to take your growth and success to another level, here are 4 ways to work with me:
1. Bold New Boundaries, 2.0. This master level program will start this Spring. Please contact me for details or to apply.
2. Apply the Enneagram as your personal development map. I'm now offering stand alone sessions even if you aren't a client. The Enneagram is an incredible tool for looking at how you think, act, and feel, and it offers many strategies for growth.
3. 1:1 coaching. Tailored plans and time frames, depending on individual needs/goals. 3- 12 months.
4. Thinking partnership. Do you have a business idea, a project, or an idea? You want to strategize, brainstorm? This is not coaching - it's focused and short term. Email me with thinking partnership in the subject line, and we'll talk about how this may serve you.
If you are interested in the above, please email me at ellielanecoaching@gmail.com
To speak with me about 1:1 coaching click here