Do it anyway
Good morning. Today’s email heading is part of a mantra I use with my kids.
When they’re afraid to do something, whether it’s a back bend in gymnastics or making a math mistake, I remind them that it’s totally normal to be afraid.
But here’s the magic:
Courage doesn’t mean you’re not afraid.
It means you do it anyway.
Fear has a sneaky way of showing up right before something amazing happens. So, embrace the butterflies.
Growth, confidence, and maybe even a little fun are waiting on the other side.
Today’s table is full of ways to take that first step.
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TABLE WISDOM
“If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.” –Fred DeVito
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STORIES FROM THE TABLE
When my middle daughter was 10, she told me she was nervous because she didn’t know what she wanted to be when she grew up.
Her brother seemed to know. But she hadn’t found her path.
So, I sat her down.
And told her the truth.
Most grown-ups don’t know what they want to be when they grow up 😂 .
For most of us, the path is winding and even hard to see.
But also, whatever she chooses doesn’t have to be for forever.
You can change jobs, passions, and careers.
You can take breaks, do multiple things at the same time, or stick with one for decades.
One of the beauties of life is that we evolve. That your life isn’t set in stone.
So, remember this as you go through your week:
- It’s ok not to know.
- It’s normal to have doubts.
- You can change your mind.
You’re a human. Not a machine.
Just don’t let your fears keep you from being the person you want to become.
She’s 12 now. I’m almost 41. We’re both still figuring it out. Still evolving.
That’s what makes life interesting.
CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK
Get out of your comfort zone at least once this week.
AFFIRMATION OF THE WEEK
Discomfort is my invitation to grow.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Where in your own life are you still figuring it out?
What is one step you can take that moves you forward?
SOMETHING TO CHEW ON
What is the only US state that borders exactly one other state?
Most people guess wrong on the first try.
Answer at the end.
TABLE TALK
@MarriageMartini
“Splash me again, and I’ll drain every ounce of water from this pool.”
-Me, being the fun summer mom I promised myself I’d be this year.
MORE FROM THE TABLE
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It’s ok to feel the fear and uncertainty. Just don’t let it stop you.
Thank you for sitting at the table with us. I hope you enjoyed today’s edition. If you have anything at all you’d like to share, ask, or say, just hit reply. I’d love to hear from you.
See you tomorrow at the table,
Jenn Kropf
Founder of Healthy Happy Impactful
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