Years from now, when you think about how your life has panned out so far, you’ll probably find your bravest leap wasn’t the one you took from a bungee platform at Bloukrans Bridge. Chances are, committing to your boyfriend or quitting your job before you had another one will have pushed you furthest out of your comfort zone… but will also have brought you the most life satisfaction.
‘Sometimes it’s worth abandoning the security your current situation gives you and taking a leap of faith, to create the life you really want,’ says Domonique Bertolucci, Sydney-based personal coach and author of
Your Best We (Hodder Headline).
Like it or not, taking risks is an inevitable, inescapable part of life. Whether you’re wrestling with leaving a going-nowhere relationship, embarking on a new job or heading off for a year overseas, you’ll ultimately find yourself on the edge of that bungee platform. Often though, the real harm may lie in not leaping, and letting opportunity pass you by. Ask yourself what you really want from your partner, your job, your life. Take an honest look at yourself and listen to your intuitive voice – yes, your gut! Then pull out this practical guide and take the plunge.
| LESSON 1: Break It Down |
Rejoice in your success. If you don’t keep up the positive thinking, making changes will become too much like hard work, you’ll lose motivation and give up. You have to give yourself credit and have fun when you accomplish something.
Bertolucci suggests putting inspirational words or pictures above your desk at work. ‘One of the simplest ways to build confidence is to create powerful affirmations,’ she says. An affirmation is simply a positive statement that you repeat to yourself at regular intervals. Examples: ‘I am confident in my future’, ‘The greatest tragedy in life is to risk nothing’ or ‘The whole world steps aside for the person who knows where he is going.’ |
| LESSON 2: Feel The Fear |
| LESSON 3: Pros and Cons |
| LESSON 4: Clear Your Head |
| LESSON 5: Celebrate! |