How I used life coaching techniques to feel the fear and do it anyway!

I had had a lifelong dream to go skydiving, but I never really believed I'd actually take the leap.

I was scared and I didn't have a plan… until my coaching group challenged us to a dare-of-the-month.

Knowing that our THOUGHTS ARE OPTIONAL (whaaat???) and, when we choose to focus on ones that serve us, WE CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS. Or, in my case, jump out of an airplane.

Having experienced periodic depression (which for me shows up with very flat emotions), I noticed that just thinking about being really scared compelled me to want to jump. Feeling strongly felt exciting and part of well-being.

I knew that I would be disappointed with myself if I went through life without fulfilling this wish, so when the opportunity came along, I decided it was time to "carpe diem".

Plus, a little support is a wonderful thing. When my sweet son Ridge said he'd also dive, I was good to go.

We loved it! And it continues to make me proud to this day. It feels so good when we accomplish something we set our mind to doing. Right?

Is there something you’ve been wanting to do? Thinking it is a great step towards making it happen. Writing it down is even better.

And, if you POST YOUR DREAM dream -- putting it out into the world -- you'll be even one more step closer to having it. I believe fully that you can make it happen!

By the way, Ridge and I agreed the 60-second free fall was our favorite part.