How-To Be Bold In The Face Of Change & Uncertainty

What does "being bold" mean to you? Do you consider yourself "bold" on a day-to-day basis or is it something that doesn't cross your mind much? I know I'm not the only one who wants to take risks, be confident, and standout as the individual I am. Let's be real. It isn't always the easiest thing to do. To "be bold". When our lives are full of change and uncertainty, we don't always know how to keep our confidence and unflanged bravery in the front of our minds.

Even though it's scary, the only way we grow and keep progressing is when we stay bold and fearless in our lives. As a new school year is about to begin in a few weeks, year 3 of college for me, changes and uncertainty are not going to be lacking. Changing schools and changing majors, not really sure how anything will play out this year, I really need to remind myself to stay bold and courageous no matter what is thrown my way. I think we all could use reminders to keeping our bold selves alive and well. We can forget and just fall into a routine of "safety", doing only what we know, not branching out, not taking risks, letting any fears we have, win or at least keep a cover over our bold spirit inside.

1. Take one action every day. Even when life seems so uncertain and anything could happen each day you wake-up, just continue to take one action, no matter how small. Whether it be a task on your to-do list or a small step toward on of your goals, if you just do one forward-moving action, you will have made at least one bold accomplishment that day.


2. Say yes (when you can). It's important to learn and say "no", to not over burden yourself, but by saying "yes" when we can, we open ourselves up to new experiences we may never have had otherwise. We may come away so happy, feeling so confident, proud, and glad we have now learned or done something new.


3. Stand up for your values and beliefs. I feel so passionately about this. I am not one to let my values be degraded or undermined. This is an area where I am always "bold". I will never do something I don't believe is right, I won't do something just to appease another. I stay bold in my convictions and that makes me, me.


4. Let fear be your motivator. This one may be the hardest. When we're scared, when we don't know what will happen, when we just want to do what feels comfortable, all our boldness is stripped away and stolen by that fear. Instead, when we feel fear creeping into our bodies and minds, let that be the driving force telling you that NOW is the time to do the exact thing or experience the exact thing that is causing us fear. Let that anxiety and fear be the adrenaline that propels you forward to crush that fear. I bet that once you do, you'll end up laughing (or at least being in awe) at how much easier it was than you thought!


5. Start your day in a BOLD way. If you've been a Strength and Sunshine reader for a while now, you know how much I love and cherish my mornings. My favorite time of day is the morning and the routine I've crafted over the years. Your morning routine can make or break your day by either giving you the bold energy to concur the world, or suffocate all that boldness before you even step out the door. If you're rushing, sleep past your alarm, allow no time to savour a few moments to yourself before the daily grind, you may not make it past noon. Plus, when you find a morning routine that works for you, it creates certainty in your day so you can save that boldness for the uncertainty to come. One way I make sure I keep my bold attitude ready to concur any change is my morning coffee.