Try Anyway

Wednesday, April 09, 2025

Blog/Try Anyway

🌸 Inspiration Corner

"Don’t fear failure so much that you refuse to try new things. The saddest summary of a life contains three descriptions: could have, might have, and should have." – Louis E. Boone

This one hits hard, doesn’t it? I’ve had moments where I let fear keep me stuck—convinced myself the timing wasn’t right, that I wasn’t ready, that maybe I needed just one more course. But looking back, the only thing I truly regret is not starting sooner. Trying new things is scary, but never trying? That leaves the loudest echo.

I remind myself often: it’s better to fall forward than freeze. Progress isn’t about perfection—it’s about momentum. Staying mindful helps me catch when I’m hesitating out of habit instead of genuine pause. We don’t want to look back with a journal full of “could have.” We want pages filled with “I’m so glad I did.”



🧘‍ Mindful Living Tip

Practice “Micro-Courage” Every Day

Big leaps feel overwhelming—but what if you focused on micro-courage? Just one small brave act a day. Say no to the wrong client. Post that reel you’ve been overthinking. Pitch the idea sitting in your drafts. When I started doing this, I realized courage wasn’t about one grand gesture. It was a daily decision to move—just a little—beyond my comfort zone.

Being mindful doesn’t mean never being afraid. It means noticing the fear, breathing through it, and choosing anyway. You don’t need to bulldoze your fear—just don’t let it steer.



💭 Reader's Corner

No more could-haves. These women chose to try.

“I used to dream about starting a baking blog but was too scared of being judged. One day, I just did it. My photos weren’t perfect, but my cookies were. Now, I’ve got a sweet little following—and it’s led to real orders!” – Joy, Home Baker & Blogger

“I was terrified to run workshops. What if no one signed up? What if I messed up? But I created a simple event, invited my email list, and six women showed up. It was imperfect, but it was magical.” – Farrah, Wellness Coach

​“I let my business stay small because I feared hiring. Delegating felt like losing control. But burnout taught me the cost of doing it all. I hired one VA—and everything changed. Now I get to work on my business, not just in it.” – Diane, Boutique Owner

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