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Do It Afraid: Stop Letting Fear Hold You Back
When you’re focused on becoming fierce, it won’t be long until you bump up against some fears. Maybe you worry about what other people will think. Perhaps you doubt you can accomplish your goals. Maybe you’re trying something no one else has done before. Whatever your reasons, fear is a natural part of the process. It’s your inner voice trying to keep you safe. The problem is that you can’t grow if you’re always living in your safety zone. If you truly want to grow and become fierce, you have to leave the comfort of the known. Here are a few tips to make that journey easier… Take a Tiny…
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Examples of Fierce Women and How to Reclaim Your Fierceness
Three Fierce and Fearless Women There’s no shortage of fierce and fearless women in the world today. But sometimes, it can feel like you’re alone in your desire to be a strong woman. Here are three real-life role models to inspire you on your journey to reclaim your fierceness and remind you that you’re not alone… Whitney Way Thore Whitney became a sensation when her YouTube videos, A Fat Girl Dancing, went viral. The resulting media attention sparked Whitney to begin a movement called No Body Shame and even landed her a TV show titled My Big Fat Fabulous Life. In a world where plus-sized women are often body shamed,…
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What Does It Mean to Be Fierce and Fearless?
Paula was a lawyer living in Philadelphia. Through a mentoring program, she met Sasha, a teenage girl who was growing up in the foster care system. She was routinely moved and often only spent a week or two with each new family. After Sasha was kicked out and left on the streets, Paula took her in. Many of Paula’s friends and family didn’t support her decision. They pointed out that teenagers with traumatic backgrounds can be difficult or unruly. One of Paula’s friends turned it into a race issue, claiming Paula shouldn’t be willing to open her home to a young woman of a different race. But through it all,…
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Reframing Tips You Can Begin Using Immediately
Nancy was tired of feeling and looking on the negative side. She wanted to make a change in how she spoke and begin reframing her thoughts. But she needed help and practical suggestions so she asked her life coach for advice. Her coach recommended that she begin by using some of these ideas… Keep A Negative Thought Journal Although it might sound odd, the first step to learning how to reframe your thoughts is to become aware of them. Try keeping a journal with you and write down every negative thought you have for a day or two. If that sounds too difficult, you can keep a negative thought scorecard.…
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The Benefits of Reframing Your Attitude
Laura was in a horrific car accident years ago. Although she survived, the surgeries to save her life left her with intense back pain. Even with medication, she had trouble doing everyday tasks. Because of the accident, Laura developed the belief that she couldn’t control anything that happened in her life. She would eat excessively, refuse to exercise, and would only leave her home when she absolutely had to. As her health continued to deteriorate, Laura lived in denial. Then one day, a friend she’d met online challenged her to reframe her attitude. She explained to Laura that there were some wonderful benefits to reframing including… Reframing Provides More Personal…
