Day 11 of 30 Days of Bravery
👁 INTENTION
Today, let’s commit to taking smaller calculated risks toward our goals so that we can move forward with more clarity and confidence.
Imagine navigating the sea of life with a compass of courage and a map of mindfulness. Each step, though seemingly small, is a calculated leap towards the treasure chest of our true potential. In this journey, fear is not the enemy but the challenge to overcome with strategy and insight. Today’s intention is not just about taking risks; it’s about making informed choices that align with our deepest aspirations and values. By committing to this path, we unlock a new realm of possibilities where clarity and confidence become our steadfast companions, guiding us to the shores of our bravest dreams. Let’s set sail!
💡 INSPIRED POEM
Let us set our intent and commit our aim,
think with the heart and mind the long game.
Let us take calculated risks with curious play
to cultivate the courage that paves the way.
When fear comes knocking, remember this truth,
each challenge can be simplified to small pursuits.
With clarity gained from each calculated move,
may we confidently take that next step and groove.
💬 QUOTE
“Often the difference between a successful person and a failure is not one’s better abilities or ideas, but the courage that one has to bet on his ideas, to take a calculated risk, and to act.”
– Maxwell Maltz, a renowned American cosmetic surgeon and author of the seminal book “Psycho-Cybernetics,” which has influenced the fields of personal development and self-help through its concept of self-image psychology
🧬 SCIENCE
Individuals who engage in regular risk-taking are more likely to experience personal growth, happiness, and satisfaction in life. This psychological research underscores the importance of stepping out of our comfort zones to foster development and well-being.
📿 MANTRA
It’s not a dream, it’s a plan.
📿 MINDFUL MOMENT
🙏 MICRO ACT OF BRAVERY
Today, let’s notice and seize the opportunity to reach out to someone we look up to for advice or mentorship.
This small brave action helps us build connections, gain valuable insights, and increase confidence in our ability to navigate the risks associated with pursuing our braver intentions.
📣 AFFIRMATION
- I embrace diligence and preparation to ease my fears and achieve my goals.
- With calculated risks, I build the confidence to take bold steps forward.
- Every challenge is an opportunity for growth through smaller, manageable risks.
- My brave intentions are fueled by my ability to think strategically and take action.
- Fear is temporary, but the rewards of well-calculated risks last a lifetime.
🙌 KUDOS
Congratulations on completing Day 12 of your 30 Days of Bravery! Today, you’ve embraced the power of calculated risks, an essential step towards achieving your dreams with clarity and confidence. Keep this momentum going, letting each calculated risk be a testament to your bravery and a building block for your future.
💬 COMMUNITY CONVERSATION
Bring to mind one thing you know you need to move forward with.
What is one thing you will do today to gain clarity on the path forward?
Let’s encourage and support one another by sharing our thoughts and feelings in the comments. Your story might just be the push someone else needs to take their leap of faith!
I need to move forward with doing my final papers for my master’s classes. I have procrastinated long enough. I will start on one of the papers today!
I had planned on Friday of this week to spend the day both in my studio and doing some plein air painting in preparation to do a 3 day plein air workshop. Something I have never attempted. I was asked to care for my grandchild on that day. normally I would just change my own plans to do what was asked of me. I actually said I had plans so I couldn’t. usually I get guilt tripped but just refused to be pulled in..major cou for me
I need to move forward on being so impacted by a co-worker and adopted child that betrayed me , it has affected me deeply emotionally and professionally. I need to remove from my life the trappings of a past job and find a way to redefine my relationship with the now grown child
not sure any suggestions out there
Stop talking as if it’s a dream and talking as it’s a plan. Continue study and complete another module
Before I move to another state a couple of weeks from now, I need to change banks and make sure that my finances are properly taken care of. Today, I will ask my father for advice on how to do this, including which bank I should move my money into and when is a good time for he and I to discuss setting up an investment account in my name.
I will search around the yard for 4 patio footings and if they are any good for my purpose. I’ll find out right away.
Ok, this was probably my toughest mission so far. I used to be calculated as a girl and created a belief that that stopped me from living freely and being happy, so I flipped. And I now avoid calculating anything. I did a few things i had to do but spent my day simply trying to get out of strong feelings of avoiding. I then do activities that are simple and numb or distract me instead of addressing what’s there. So what I need to do is: start calculating a bit everyday even in small actions just to get the muscles back and to communicate the plan so I can have myself accountable for doing it. And perhaps just give it a laugh when I’m stuck along the way. I’ll aim to install this routine.
This is like a constant struggle for me. I have to have a plan but also be flexible. Reflecting on it now, it has gotten easier as I’ve worked those muscles back into shape. Laughing definitely helps me too!
I need to stop living my life for others and start making decisions only for myself. I’m too afraid of what people can think of me and I have let that be an obstacle to my growth for too long, so I’ll stop social networks for a week.
One thing I need to do today to gain clarity on the presentation I am giving in two weeks is to set up an outline. Tomorrow I will write the objectives/goals. Then over the three-day weekend I will complete the Power Point for the presentation. There I go! I am calculated.
Oh man, I’m nervous just writing this out! One thing that I know that I need to move forward with is truly showing up and sharing myself with others. This plays out in a lot of different ways, but a recent example is my writing. I write to release and make sense of my emotions. I have recently started a new book. This new book I think is one that I know I am going to actually need to share with others. One thing that i can do today to gain clarity/confidence/embrace this is to make a commitment to myself to actually share the start of this book (even if it is still a work in progress). It’s kind of crazy how scary it is to share/open yourself up to others, but this challenge is all about being brave right?