Feel the fear and do it anyway…

At the time of writing this, I feel slight fear. Currently 13,000ft in the air mid flight from Singapore to Malaysia.

I started to write to distract myself from the flight and I just realised I was so nervous on take-off I didn’t take any pictures of the scenery.

I am half way through a week-long trip which was a last minute booking. Well I say last minute, it was actually planned about 3 weeks ago. My background being a personal assistant and running a global business I spend a lot of my time living in the future. So 3 weeks of planning is pretty short for me. That said I am extremely grateful to my friend inviting me to join her on part of her 6 week trip.

She knew after my recent trip to the UK in June I was homesick on my return to Dubai and maybe booking a holiday would give me something to look forward to and plan.

The irony of feeling homesick but then booking a trip that puts me 14 hours away from my family in the UK and 7 hours away from my new home and husband in Dubai.

I suppose it all comes down to life choices and opportunities. In this case It’s one thing being given the opportunity to join my friend to visit two amazing destinations, both of which were not even on my top 5 places to go. And the other me making the choice to do something with the opportunity given to me and go on the trip, make it happen.

As I said I am currently flight over the South China sea, lots of cloud outside the window and some turbulence, feeling a little anxious. Before I booked the trip I talked it through with my husband, my mum, my dad oh and my friend at work. On the day of booking I called my husband 3 times to ask do I do it or not. Needless to say he was very supportive and told me to do it. It was not about not having the Freedom and time to go. it was my own fear holding me back, the fear of the unknown, doing something different.

Those of you who know me know I am quite a confident person but we all have our issues don’t we. I have been very fortunate to travel since being 2 years of age. I may never had materialistic things, but one thing my parents gave me and my sister was holiday experiences every year which I am eternally grateful for.

I LOVE to travel, it is a passion but as l have got older I get nervous when it comes to flying, I am sure some of you are on the same page as me right ?

This trip for me will be an achievement!

Had I not said yes book the flights, I would not be on my way to a beauty retreat in Malaysia. I would not have had 3 amazing days in Singapore and I would not have pushed my own boundaries and self-confidence.

I have no doubt i would have had a great week at home in Dubai with my husband and friends but I would have always though what if?

I think this scenario relates to many people in life. When you have an opportunity in front of you the difference of it working/happening is you choosing to make it work/ happen. It’s as simple as that.

Feeling the fear is normal when stepping into the unknown, stepping  out of your comfort zone. But surely it’s better to feel some fear and do it anyway than always look back and wonder what if. I really need to recite those words as I have a skydive on my bucket list. Again the thought of that scares the c*#p out of me.

Yes, the landing gear is coming down and I can see lots of land.

Remember – it’s not about thinking why you shouldn’t. It’s about thinking of all the reasons why you should.