So Uncomfortable

It's scary - the unknown.

I've never been sporty. For some reason last year I decided to learn to wake-surf, surf, skateboard, and commit to skiing every week. And it all scares me so much, my palms are clamming up a little just thinking about it!

I'm not a good swimmer. And every moment that I'm in the water behind the boat, holding the rope, waiting for the boat to start moving, my heart is pounding with fear.

Every moment I'm looking down, hanging metres above the snow riding the icy chairlift my stomach is tied in knots. Why would I put myself through this?

Because within those moments of fear are also moments of excitement - and a feeling of letting go to just - trust. I say encouraging words to myself. You got this. You can do this.

And then off I go! Riding my little heart out.

And the realisation that you are actually doing the thing you are scared of is the best confidence-building of all.

So if you've got that scared/excited feeling right now about something - something great is probably on the other side of it.

What are some things you have coming up that are freaking you out a little?

​Have you been taking risks lately?