Alfie is a bit of a scaredy cat though, so will resort to hiding to avoid the unknown.
His recent dive into this box made me reflect on what makes me 'dive into my box'.
It didn't take me long to come up with a list which included:
- Things I don't know how to do.
- Things I might fail at.
- Things which if they go wrong will be BAD BAD BAD
This is all fear of the unknown kinda stuff and it often gets in the way of me starting things which, once I have begun the task seem to be so much less scary. So how do we conquer that initial fear. Here are my 3 tips:
- Believe in yourself. Think how often you have done something you didn't think you could do.
- Don't fear failure, embrace it. As Thomas Edison says, 'genius is 99% perspiration and 1% inspiration'. Remember, to fail is to learn and to learn is to move forward.
- Step out of the hidey hole and be brave. You miss so much being stuck in a box, embrace the unknown and discover the endless possibilities it offers!
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