I would love to take the leap into full time self-employment again, but with a mortgage to pay it feels so scary… even though it worked before pre-pandemic! This definitely resonated!
it took me years to take the leap because of this, it feels so huge (especially with rising cost of living, interest rates etc etc). I hope you manage to make it work and find a way ❤️
I keep reminding myself of that last line you shared, a huge transition for sure! So exciting about the new work role, if you weren't capable you wouldn't have been selected for it - remembering that helped me alot in a similar situation! x
This really resonates with me as I come into the final part of my pregnancy and the start of motherhood! The fact that so much is going to change feels scary but I’m really focusing on the excitement of it rather than the fear of change! I love the thought of leaning into the magic of why not me and I will definitely be thinking that these next few weeks ❤️
Ahh Emily, I didn't know you were going through this at the same time, congratulations! I'm really trying to focus on the excitement and magic of it too, it's nice to know there's so many others riding the same wave ❤️
Thank you for this Jodie! Been feeling this a lot recently. I’ve got my first ever solo trip coming up next month and I keep swinging between being incredibly excited and nervous of what might go wrong.
My boss also told me last week that my current role is no longer needed, pushing me into freelancing a lot sooner than I’d imagined. I feel very unprepared about it all, but also trying to believe that if others can do it, so can I!
Oooh where are you heading? I was so nervous doing one last year but felt proud that I'd managed it (and I loved it in the end!). Absolutely, there's so many ebbs and flows with freelance life, it's not easy, but the flexibility makes it worth it. Excited for you ❤️
I’ve recently had this exact thought as I’ve come across people that are living in a way that I could only dream of. But now I feel like, why not me? If they can, why can’t I?
It’s beyond daunting to think about all that needs to happen and fall into place, but I trust myself (and the universe) that if this is right for me, I’ll make it happen one day
Agreed! It's the thoughts about how and why that can feel heavy (and for me often manifest in anxiety and just putting off doing the thing). I like that with trusting the magic of it, and in ourselves, we just have to believe that it will work out - regardless of the stories that our minds can tell us
“if we’re on a path of going towards something that feels exciting but also incredibly scary and unknown, we’ve already had that tiny bit of self belief that put us in that position in the first place” really spoke to me. Love this Jodie! I usually stop at a relative time after the initial self belief, and further enforce the belief that I can’t do xyz. This felt like a comforting read, as I am currently on holiday for the first time in a long time and pushing myself to do things I haven’t been able to do in a long time too, which feels as though it could grow into something more to continue at home, which is exciting as they’re things I haven’t wanted to do for a long time, but also scary to leave the recent familiar! Wishing you the best 🧡
I really needed to hear this one!! I’m in the process of applying to my ever first job, and it’s making me terrified. I struggle to picture myself managing it all, the responsibilities and the energy needed... but as you say, why not me? ❤️
I would love to take the leap into full time self-employment again, but with a mortgage to pay it feels so scary… even though it worked before pre-pandemic! This definitely resonated!
it took me years to take the leap because of this, it feels so huge (especially with rising cost of living, interest rates etc etc). I hope you manage to make it work and find a way ❤️
Thankyou! x
I was taught a similar version to this: "Select Yourself".
I like why not you.
select yourself - that's wonderful!
I’m starting a new work role. Imposter Syndrome is raging. I’m writing about very uncomfortable stuff. I wonder if my tiny contribution will help
to change our world 🌎 . It feels massive. Too much. But I feel compelled to try anyway.
Motherhood was one of those most important and massive transitions for me too. It’s not just a baby that’s born but a mum too. I see you xx
I keep reminding myself of that last line you shared, a huge transition for sure! So exciting about the new work role, if you weren't capable you wouldn't have been selected for it - remembering that helped me alot in a similar situation! x
This really resonates with me as I come into the final part of my pregnancy and the start of motherhood! The fact that so much is going to change feels scary but I’m really focusing on the excitement of it rather than the fear of change! I love the thought of leaning into the magic of why not me and I will definitely be thinking that these next few weeks ❤️
Ahh Emily, I didn't know you were going through this at the same time, congratulations! I'm really trying to focus on the excitement and magic of it too, it's nice to know there's so many others riding the same wave ❤️
Thank you for this Jodie! Been feeling this a lot recently. I’ve got my first ever solo trip coming up next month and I keep swinging between being incredibly excited and nervous of what might go wrong.
My boss also told me last week that my current role is no longer needed, pushing me into freelancing a lot sooner than I’d imagined. I feel very unprepared about it all, but also trying to believe that if others can do it, so can I!
Oooh where are you heading? I was so nervous doing one last year but felt proud that I'd managed it (and I loved it in the end!). Absolutely, there's so many ebbs and flows with freelance life, it's not easy, but the flexibility makes it worth it. Excited for you ❤️
I’m off to Tuscany! Aw that’s so great that you ended up loving it! It’s definitely good to get out of our comfort zones every now and then.
Thank you so much! 🤍
I’ve recently had this exact thought as I’ve come across people that are living in a way that I could only dream of. But now I feel like, why not me? If they can, why can’t I?
It’s beyond daunting to think about all that needs to happen and fall into place, but I trust myself (and the universe) that if this is right for me, I’ll make it happen one day
Agreed! It's the thoughts about how and why that can feel heavy (and for me often manifest in anxiety and just putting off doing the thing). I like that with trusting the magic of it, and in ourselves, we just have to believe that it will work out - regardless of the stories that our minds can tell us
“if we’re on a path of going towards something that feels exciting but also incredibly scary and unknown, we’ve already had that tiny bit of self belief that put us in that position in the first place” really spoke to me. Love this Jodie! I usually stop at a relative time after the initial self belief, and further enforce the belief that I can’t do xyz. This felt like a comforting read, as I am currently on holiday for the first time in a long time and pushing myself to do things I haven’t been able to do in a long time too, which feels as though it could grow into something more to continue at home, which is exciting as they’re things I haven’t wanted to do for a long time, but also scary to leave the recent familiar! Wishing you the best 🧡
this is so wild, but I literally published a column about this exact topic last week! (also titled ‘why not you?’) kismet!! 💘
i think a huge part of this for me is realizing that I don’t always have to be the one in the audience…I am worthy of Doing the Thing.
I really needed to hear this one!! I’m in the process of applying to my ever first job, and it’s making me terrified. I struggle to picture myself managing it all, the responsibilities and the energy needed... but as you say, why not me? ❤️