By Dr, Nicole Steele
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October 31, 2024
CLICK HERE FOR THE VIDEO Transcribed version Hey, it’s your girl, Dr. Nicole Steele, The Confidence Coach. As I sit here this fall afternoon and begin my day, I can’t help but think about the amount of money, time, and energy people have spent creating scenes and imagery to create fear and terror. Now, listen, I am in no way passing judgement on those who enjoy an occasional scary movie or a good, haunted house. Boo, do you. I to o once liked that type of thing but the older I get it’s just not working for me. I have found my peace to be more precious. But that’s not what I jumped on to chat about today, instead, I was thinking about what things are frightening to me at this point in my life or to those I serve in my line of work as a Confidence Coach. As I pondered that question, there were three things that instantly came to mind, that I would like to share with you today. #1 – It is scary to imagine living your whole life, yet allowing fear or feelings of inadequacy to prevent you from reaching your full potential. It makes me think about the countless people who stay stuck although they know there is so much more to life, but never fully grasping it because fear and doubt has cause them to be immobilized. There is nothing more powerful than stepping into your purpose and living up to your full potential. How do I know, you ask, because for many years I lived my life stuck? But I also know the power of pressing past feelings of inadequacy and trading fear for faith. I know that freedom and joy that comes as you experience the unimaginable as you evolve from who you once were, into the person you were destined and designed to become. I now get a chance to help others tap into that very thing as a visionary, leader, and coach, in and through, Diamond In The Rough, Gem Makers, and Beyond Brilliant #2 - It is frightening to imagine having to face the daily challenges of life on my own. I’m not sure about you, but as they say…life be lifing. It doesn’t matter who you are, or at what level you live, the trials and challenges of life escape no one. As I think about my personal journey, I can’t imagine having to have all the answers myself or having to rely on me to see me through. This is where the blessings of my faith, family, and friends play a major role. For anyone out there who is carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders, I beg you to allow the heavy burdens of life to be lifted. How do you do that you ask, first of all, you have to open your mouth, and I recommend starting with praying to God who is the ultimate burden lifter. Invite God into your situation. Seek His face and ask Him for guidance as you navigate life. He and He alone is all-knowing, all-powerful, and able to meet you at your point of need. Invite Him in. Next, find your tribe. For some, it may be your biological family, but for others, it may be a family that you have been blessed to form through life’s experiences. Either way, find your people. People who will encourage you, provide wise counsel, and intercede on your behalf. We were not meant to do life alone, so find your tribe or tap into a community that can care for you and fully support you during life’s challenges. #3 – Lastly, it can be terrifying as we look with uncertainty and great anticipation in the days ahead as a heated national election approaches. It is easy to allow fear and anxiety to creep in and take over, especially if you are watching the news, and commercials and listening to the pundits talk about all the possibilities. If any of you are feeling a little overwhelmed or experiencing anxiety, I encourage you to take a moment to breathe. That’s right... take a moment to actually breathe. Despite what it looks like and what it feels like, we are going to be alright. If each one of us does our part to exercise our right to vote and mix it with prayer for our nation, our leaders and the world, we can turn our attention toward God and place all our other concerns at His feet and trust the process. So as you go throughout the rest of your day, I encourage you above all to trade in any fear you are feeling with faith. In the meantime, if this has blessed you in any way, please like, share or subscribe. Until next time, I’m Dr. Nicole Steele, The Confidence Coach, encouraging you to be Bold, be Brilliant, Be Blessed.