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We closed on our house 2 weeks ago. And that morning I was clinging to our house like a tree hugger clings to trees.
How could I not?
It was our home for the last 12 years.
Chad and I fell in love in that house – we even got married here.
We shared our home with pets & people – some staying on as lodgers for several years.
Our house was often called Hotel Erika & Chad!
So as I was getting myself all spiffed up for the closing––I was a hot mess.
Tears poured down my face as my new reality was sinking in.
I was officially saying goodbye to our home and moving on to the next chapter in our lives.
(What exactly that is? We’re not sure yet. Stay tuned … )
As I put on my big girl boots—black suede Cole Haan over the knee stilettos—cleaned up my smeared mascara, dabbed on some fresh lip gloss, I remembered a tip I’m constantly sharing with my clients whenever they need to face their fears.
Something that’s so powerful it INSTANTLY shifts my energy.
Oh, you should know that I snagged this method from Matt Damon’s family-friendly movie, We Bought A Zoo …
Remember the part where Matt’s son is bummed because he desperately wants to tell his crush he loves her BUT he doesn’t want to make a fool out of himself?
Matt’s character has the best response.
‘Sometimes all you need is 20 seconds of insane courage. Just literally 20 seconds of embarrassing bravery. And I promise you––something will come of it.’
Nailed it!
Read those words over and over and over again until it sinks in.
And then apply THE INSANE COURAGE FORMULA whenever you need a boost.
20 SECONDS + INSANE COURAGE = YOUR PRIZE
To be bold and brave, you only need 20 seconds.
XXXO
