Keys to Courage

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Out of Alignment After I woke up, I realized how out of alignment my life was. I’d spent the best part of the last 45 years avoiding failure at all cost. Unintentionally setting myself up to live a life riddled with a bad case of imposter syndrome. I needed to make a change. I was DESPERATE to make a change. That change came in the form of a book. A 5 Second Rule that would set me on a path to annihilate self-doubt. Learn more about that book here: https://www.keystocourage.com/2019/01/07/how-i-stumbled-upon-the-5-second-rule/ Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.keystocourage.com/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keystocourage/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-perkins/detail/recent-activity/shares/ Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRnzBfkp6zlF0nMMMtHJzQ/videos

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After I read The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins, I knew I had to meet her. That rule got me out of my head and doing those things I didn’t want to do, 5 seconds at a time. I wrote that down. “I will meet Mel Robbins.” Our minds are powerful. If you desire something enough and take action to get there, anything is possible. Even manifesting Mel Robbins to coach you.

The past two years have been a journey into self reflection. Uncovering the root cause of how I ended up lacking courage or confidence as a middle aged mom of two. Talk about an Oprah-esque AH-HA moment. When everything becomes clear it’s as if you fit the last puzzle piece into place. My wish is that my journey out of self-doubt will help you out of yours. My belief is when we can identify the cause, we can take steps to let go and write our own story. The true story. The one our soul is meant to live.

Sometimes we need to have a breakdown to make a breakthrough. My breakdown happened October 11, 2016 and my life has never been the same. BELIEVE… it’s the key to everything. Learn more about why I founded Keys to Courage at: https://www.keystocourage.com/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keystocourage/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-perkins/detail/recent-activity/shares/ Blog: https://www.keystocourage.com/blog/

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If you have the desire for something, you BELIEVE it is possible, and you take ACTION toward that goal, you can make anything happen. Find out how my husband took his company’s lowest performing office in the nation to the highest, and manifested a trip to Jamaica.

One of the most powerful things to come out of finding my courage and building confidence is the effect it has had on my children. They have seen me make things that are seemingly impossible, possible. Time and Time again they see that when you have the desire for something and you believe it is possible that there are no dreams too big. Even getting a chance to talk to your movie star crush as my teenage daughter saw first hand.

When Tracy passed away I was determined to share her story with the world. I had no idea quite how this would unfold, but I knew it would. She always wanted to write a book but never got that chance. Today I'm sharing one of the lessons the world needs to learn from this beautiful soul. It's a lesson in gratitude and being sure you express gratitude to those you love often and leave nothing left unsaid. Write someone you love a letter today. Not a text or an email but a letter. You will give them a gift that money can't buy.

Seth Godin has a saying. I heard it and a lightbulb went off.. "PICK YOURSELF." Sounds simple but it's something I think so many of us don't do. We wait for others to deem us worthy, for others to give us permission. Today I share the power that is possible when we've had enough waiting for someone else to solve a problem and we step up and choose ourselves.

The day I posted my first video on-line, I was terrified. Some people WANT to be on TV or video. That wasn't me. At an after party in San Francisco a stranger told me something that I couldn't get out of my head. The next day, after getting one on one coaching by Mel Robbins at Creative Live, I pushed through massive fear and with the help of my nine year old posted my first YouTube video. Was it terrifying yes. Do I regret it? Heck no.

While I was on-stage getting one on one coaching from Mel Robbins, it was hard to remember what exactly she told me. It was surreal, an out of body experience. Lucky for me my husband was taking copious notes. I'm sharing the 4 major takeaways with you in hopes that my coaching can make as much of an impact for you as it did for me.

Embrace your age. Start loving birthdays like I do and my birthday gift to you.

Don't over complicate things. You don't need to have everything figured out before you start. You just need to start.

Our greatest struggles become our biggest periods of growth. While I didn't see it that way at the time, now I know that this all unfolded for a reason. I was meant to get out of that position and out teaching in a completely different way, surrounded by people who valued what I had to offer. Listen to those whispers in your soul. They never steer you wrong.

The Five Second Rule book by Mel Robbins had such a profound impact on my life, a year after I discovered it, I knew I had to work for her team. So I asked for a job, that didn't exist, in front of a group of 2,000 people. The answer I got was better than anything I could have ever anticipated.

What do you get someone who has changed your life? You try to get the impossible. All I wanted for Dr. Joelle Speed's birthday was for Seth Godin to email her a Happy Birthday wish. I did not know HOW I was going to make this happen, I just knew I WOULD. Anything is possible when you believe it to be true.

For 25 years I worked in education. It's a field full of predominately women. That environment is a breeding ground for gossip. If people could understand the WHY behind gossip I believe they'd stop. As a company culture coach, I've transformed an office is less than a year. One that was riddled on and off with gossip and unhealthy communication patterns. When given the tools, any workplace can transform into one of unity and peace.

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Here's the book I read that sparked the ASKING: The Aladdin Factor: How to ask for and get what you want in every area of your lifeby Jack Canfield and Victor Hansen

Book to read as a companion to this episode:The Power of I AM: Two words that will change your life today

everyGAL wine started as a crazy idea that was shared with a friend of mine.  Looking back on that day, I could have easily dismissed my dream as nonsense, as impossible, as a stupid thought. I could have worried about what other people thought of me, but I didn't.  Be brave, be bold, dare to dream and share those dreams so they can come to fruition. Visit: https://www.keystocourage.com/everygal/ to learn more about our magical, inspiring wine.

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Ginette, Amy and Lorrie (the GAL in everyGAL) met over twenty-five years ago teaching elementary school.United, they set out to launch a wine bottled to INSPIRE.Their mission: To encourage women to believe in themselves, tap into their power and unlock their potential.When you surround yourself with GALS that are confident, generous and empowering, anything is possible!Link to learn more about our wine everyGAL https://www.keystocourage.com/everygal/

Every day since the Coronavirus lockdown, my family has gathered in the morning, gone around in a circle  one and shared something we are grateful for. While I got some eyerolls and heavy sighs on day one, two weeks in and my kids look forward to our daily family gratitude practice. We each take a different colored marker and write our gratitude statement on a poster board. When this quarantine is over, I'm getting them framed and our gratitude practice will continue. It's brought peace and calm to us during uncertain times. To learn more about bulletproofing your mindset read Eckhart Tolle's book The Power of Now.

Hear why I haven't recorded a podcast the past eighteen months,  what my family has been dealing with, and how we came out on the other side. You can use the techniques that we put in place to withstand the unknown, stay present and build resilience. The book I reference in this episode is The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. Visit https://www.keystocourage.com/ to get my free weekly newsletter. 

Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear this tip to alleviate anxiety today. For weekly tips to live your best life and increase your confidence and courage, visit https://www.keystocourage.com/  

We all deserve the relationship of our dreams. It's possible with a shift in taking responsibility for how you show up. I did and my marriage has never been better. I hope today's tip works for you too! https://www.keystocourage.com/

Build body image resilience with More Than A Body by Lindsay & Lexie Kite PhD. Watch Audrie & Daisy to learn the importance of teaching digital citizenship to your kids. Subscribe to the Keys to Courage newsletter for weekly tips and tools to build confidence and courage.

Link to Eckhart Tolle's book that discusses the pain body, A New Earth.

Nobody likes rejection. It can be humiliating. It can hurt. It can knock you down from getting back up if you let it. I'm sharing one of my stories of rejection so that you can reframe what that experience can look like. Rejection might sting temporarily but it can be a gift in disguise. Learn how I cultivate gratitude for rejection and how it changes everything.

The MUST LISTEN to episode for anyone interviewing or speaking to a group. The tip I'm sharing today could make all the difference. Perfect episode to share with anyone who needs to sound confident in an upcoming presentation or interview. Free weekly tips at https://www.keystocourage.com/ For interview body language tips:   

If you are considering a coach for your high achiever teen that is overwhelmed, email me at keystocourage@gmail.comIt's such a joy to empower these kids with the tools they need to alleviate anxiety while maximizing their potential. If your teen needs help with depression or to process trauma please consider finding a professional therapist in your area. You very well may save their life. Seeking help is a sign of strength.