Social media exposure, launching a brand, juggling a thousand projects—why and how did I become fearless at 45?
Well, precisely because I’m 45. (Please don’t stop reading just yet… 😊)
Sure, we might as well find some upsides to aging, right? Growing older may be inevitable, but it’s not always a walk in the park. Muscle tone fades (and sometimes brain function too, let’s be honest), crow’s feet make their appearance, and that “baby fat” in your cheeks says its goodbyes. The mirror can be a bit brutal. And yet—if there’s one thing I’ve gained, it’s boldness. I’m no longer afraid. Not of myself, not of others. And it feels delicious.
Fifteen years in therapy taught me (at great expense) that our worst enemy is… ourselves. My therapist used to call it our “inner jailer.” But oh, the joy of finally finding the key to the cell you spent so much time and energy building yourself! Despite appearances, my path hasn’t always been smooth or compromise-free.
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