Let's Talk....Backing Yourself

I am a huge believer of backing yourself, aiming high, taking risks and just going for it. And so far it's taken me to some very unexpected places.

I would be lying though if I said truly backing yourself is an easy thing to do. It take's courage, unshakeable determination and the ability to swallow your own fear (...sometimes along with a stiff drink!)

But before you do any of that, you must first understand exactly who it is you are about to back.

What I am talking about specifically is self awareness and understanding your own authenticity. Because how can you possibly back yourself without this?

The reality is we are each continuously changing, growing and evolving. Every phase of our lives hold new experiences that reconfigure our thought patterns and redefine our belief system. Whether we realise it or not, we are constantly learning valuable lessons from the consequences of the choices we make. Regularly checking in with yourself is vital to staying on the path of your choosing. Because your ideal destination will change.

And yes it is absolutely your choice (and nobody else's) as to where you end up.

Now, we couldn't talk about 'backing ourselves' without discussing resilience. I challenge anyone who claims that achieving anything remotely extraordinary is easy.

When you are truly tested and are forced to be resourceful (but somehow figure it out), when you are terrified to do something (but do it anyway)....this is when you become your strongest. It takes hard work to never give up and it's in the toughest moments when real resilience is formed.

Resilience is a precious thing and we must be grateful for the opportunity to build it.

The reality is, once earned, it's your greatest tool, your most powerful weapon that will get you out of holes and will enable you to break through barriers that you never thought you could. And just like a muscle, the bigger it gets the more power you have to to do even more!

Always the cheerleader for anyone trying to achieve great things; here are my three key takeaways to help you go out there and back yourself:

1. Any opportunity you have to grow your resilience muscle today- take it.

Trust me, you won't regret it.

2. Whether it be in the form of structured goal setting or taking yourself out for a coffee to reflect in a journal, take the time to regularly check in on who you are and what you want.

And remember knowing yourself today isn't good enough. You will have changed again tomorrow.

3. Remember that it's OK to feel fear and doubt.

Because if your dreams don't scare you they aren't big enough anyway!

Thanks for reading the first in my new Let's Talk.. blog series- I hope you enjoyed it!

Laura Gervais