How to Find the Courage to Try Something New

How do I find what I’m interested in? How do I figure out what’s next in life and find the confidence to pursue it? How do I find the courage to try something new? Great questions… tune in to hear Xandra’s answers!

In this episode of Soul Essence, Xandra shares her tips and strategies for figuring out what you want to do next in life, finding the courage and confidence to try something new, and moving through life transitions with agency and without fear. This discussion is all about self-discovery, finding purpose, trusting your ability, moving away from avoidance, and leaning into courageous action.

Whether you’re feeling totally lost and lacking inspiration to figure out what’s next in life, or you know what you want to do but you need the confidence to go after it, you’re not alone! Lots of people are feeling that or have felt that at some point in life… and this episode aims to guide you through these feelings with curiosity and compassion.

You’re invited to take the pressure off yourself of feeling like you have to know everything before you do it. You’re invited to start breaking down your barriers of fear and open yourself up to the possibilities of life.

“If you have the pressure to be perfect before you even try something, it’s unlikely that you’re actually going to do it. It becomes the excuse.” – Xandra Hawes

Topics Discussed:

·      Misconceptions about life that may be holding you back.

·      Overcoming the fear of looking stupid.

·      A story of Xandra trying something new.

·      How do I find the things I’m really interested in or passionate about?

·      “The people who fail the most get the farthest in life.”

“There are lots of different ways to find what you want to do, but none of it is through avoidant behavior. None of it is just laying back and waiting for something to come.”

– Xandra Hawes

Recommended Resources:

Overcoming Doubt: https://www.soulessencewellnesscenter.com/post/overcoming-doubt

Letting Go of Fear: https://www.soulessencewellnesscenter.com/post/letting-go-of-fear

Using Play to Find Answers: https://www.soulessencewellnesscenter.com/post/using-play-to-find-answers

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About the Host:
Xandra Hawes, MA, LPC is a Contemplative Psychotherapist & Psychic-Medium in private practice, as well as the creator of Soul Essence Wellness Center. Using her background in Buddhist psychology as the foundation for teaching, Xandra helps sensitive and empathic people discover their spiritual gifts, learn transformative energy healing practices, and live with more confidence, self-trust and joy.