Nudging: Do something that scares me

Backstory: I was just thinking about this Nudge. I knew it was on the list, and as my collection in the bowl dwindles, I knew it had to pop up soon.

So here it is. What might I do this week? What scares me? Maybe this is the week I finally…

  • schedule my annual mammogram (the last one resulted in surgery—I’m fine, by the way—so dreading this, though I know it’s necessary).
  • track down and contact the holders of the copyright on some song lyrics I’d like to use in a book I’m writing (worst case scenario: they could say no—which would completely foul things up for me).
  • trust my gut and tell a needy, demanding, and annoying potential client that I really do NOT want to work with her (despite needing the income).
  • say “Oh, hell no!” to everyone else who wants free work/favors/my time/my energy and turn my full focus to work that truly makes me happy, that gives me energy, that gives me joy.
  • decide where I want my ashes to be scattered.

What scares you (and what are you going to do about it)? Good luck!

2 thoughts on “Nudging: Do something that scares me

  1. Carrie

    What scares me? Leaving a public comment on a blog that has made a big difference in my life (yours!). I started my own 52 Nudges challenge inspired by your project (although mine is 86 Nudges!). It’s been 7 weeks so far, and I am getting more comfortable with being uncomfortable. I am amazed at all the lessons I learn each week and how much I have grown as a person. Thanks for the great idea and being a great example! Good luck with your nudge this week (and yes, this comment is part of my nudge this week!). 🙂

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