“Fortune favors the bold, but abandons the timid” ~ Latin Proverb

Some thoughts on timidity:

1. Fear is False Evidence Appearing Real
2. You are stronger than you think.
3. What are you afraid of?
4. Even if the very worst case scenario happened, would it really be so bad?
5. This is your life. What are you waiting for?

Most of us feel timid once in a while. Things at work are stressful and overwhelming. Perhaps we are feeling intimidated by someone or a situation. When you do feel timid, that doesn’t mean you are a small or weak person. You are just a human.

Timidity is when we are not feeling completely confident about ourselves. It is a little shyness, fear, and anxiety all mixed together. I know I feel timid from time to time. I seem to be the most vulnerable when I am tired, overworked, or in a new situation.

When you feel timid, go ahead and:

1. Accept this state you find yourself in. It will pass. Be gentle and forgiving with yourself. Breathe.
2. If you are feeling this way a lot get out your journal and write your feelings and situations down. Patterns may emerge.
3. Do all that you can to take care of yourself: eat well, exercise, surround yourself with positive and supportive people, and cancel any negative thoughts you have.
4. Stretch yourself and do something outside of your comfort zone. If you are shy you may want to attend a Toastmaster’s( a public speaking club) meeting for instance. Doing new things increases our confidence and is terrific for our minds (it will help to keep you young too!).
5. Meditate. Center yourself.

Timidity is worth working on. It is subtle but it can hold you back on living the most fulfilling life possible.

Debra : )

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