Fear

Series: Tattoos, Bikes, and Butterflies (12) — I don’t know how long I’ll be gone. I don’t know what route I’m taking. I don’t know where I am going to stay. I have a tent. I have a guidebook. I have a phone. I trust myself to figure it out. At least, I think I do, Until…

How I’m learning to calm my fears and trust — I fell in love again. True to form, I fell in love with someone I could have been dating for the past year but waited until two weeks before I was due to leave town to finally hook up with. I waited for a reason. For the past year, I’ve…

Rewiring Your Brain for Courage — Fear is a natural emotion that we all experience at some point in our lives. It can protect us from danger and help us make cautious decisions. However, when fear becomes overwhelming and starts hindering our growth and potential, it’s essential to rewire our brains for courage. …

Intro Limits, like fear, are often just an illusion. This is how Michael Jordan ended his Basketball Hall of Fame induction speech. He had no equal on court. You’ve sensed fear before if you are human. In video games, in real life — fear is, or was, present. But then, there…

The Antidote For Overcoming Fear “You only know yourself when you go beyond your limits.” — Paulo Coelho Fear maintains its presence in our life through the energy given to it. It is the accumulation of pain and betrayal that characterises fear. …

Science is scarier, though! — If you want unlimited access to this story and many others like it, use this link to sign up for a premium membership: https://medium.com/@cdtppy/membership. For just $5 per month, you will have unlimited access to Medium. This is my response to Keeley Schroder’s June 2023 Writing Prompt, Day 05: Do…

My family betrays me yet again — Life can change in the blink of an eye, which is true for everyone. Most people have family members that can support them in times of need. Instead, my family causes mine. Within 24 hours, Karen fucked things up yet again and is taking it out on me. I’m hurt…

Because for some, the f-word causes anxiety. — Remember your words can plant gardens or burn whole forests down. ~ Gemma Troy, poet & ceramic artist I took my first copywriting course back in mid-January 2020. Excited at the prospect of adding another skillset to my toolbox, I dove in. And while it took me nearly two and…

Jump and fly…you can do this! For many people, seeking media coverage can be a daunting and nerve-racking experience. The fear of rejection, judgement, and potential backlash can act as powerful deterrents, making one hesitate to step into the limelight. Yet, to thrive in today’s digital landscape, media coverage is an essential tool for success, whether…