If you are following my blogs, you will remember that my last one finished 'I am pursuing motivational speaking'
No, I have not become the next Steven Bartlett or Mel Robbins, but after my last blog, I have completed 20 hours' training for a radio show at All FM 96.9!
At first, I thought the idea a little OTT. After all, I wasn't an avid radio-listener & with potentially 17k people listening to my voice, this sounded a little scary!
I have been grateful for the opportunity to meet new people & share my experience through training & been offered my own show 'Our Best Life' starting soon!
Many times, we hold back from trying new things because of what others may think! ( I love this meme below)
On numerous occasions lately, I have had the comment "Why are you doing that at your age?" My reply is always the same, "Why not?"
After having worked through some issues, I am now intent on continuing to do what I want to do , whilst I have time, good health & energy!
I have realised from speaking to people, there is so much more we can give! I believe everyone has a 'story' & whether some parts of it may be not what we expected, unhappy & quite challenging, we may help ONE person by just sharing it.
On checking the stats for this blog, I can't believe how many read my journey (globally!!!); through chemo, after chemo & what's going on in my life NOW!
For me, as 'doors' of opportunity open, I believe they need to be pushed. If the 'door' doesn't happen to be the right one, that's fine too, at least I have tried!
I remember wanting to read a certain book as I thought I had missed out whilst at school.
I borrowed the said book from someone & only managed the first chapter! It was such hard-reading & not my 'cup of tea' at all!!
The idea of radio training didn't fill me with excitement at first, but after week one, I knew this was something I would love to do.
Just go for it, ( whatever 'it' may be for you ), regardless of age. Use your 'story' & experiences, try new things, places, hobbies, sports, social clubs, churches...👍
For me, asking myself a list of questions helps ;
'Why can't I do this?' ( maybe I can find someone to help me ?)
Who/ what is stopping me?
How much do I really want this?
Is this going to bring positivity/ help me create the life I really WANT?
Will this help & empower others?
( We ALWAYS feel better when we help others!!)
I look forward to presenting my first show, who knows where this will lead ?!
Like me, you are capable of so much more & by taking small steps towards it, you CAN make it happen!!"
Keep positive & go for it (regardless of your age!)
