I Dare You…

First Published 25 May 2023

When was the last time someone dared you to do something?

I’ve read a couple of books recently (there’s a surprise!) where the lead characters were so stuck in her own head that her friends had taken to daring her to do things that they could tell she really wanted to do but was scared to.

Is there a part of you that really wants to do something, but, that something is a little out of the ordinary for you? Perhaps a little out of your comfort zone?  Something that you need a little more of a push than just giving yourself permission to do?  Well in that case… I dare you… 😊

(obviously only if it’s legal and isn’t going to hurt too much in the long run – I’m not encouraging you to do something that will land you in jail!!!)

In case you hadn’t noticed, I have recently been dared to be more visible. 

To get out and be seen. Even if it’s uncomfortable because hiding is safe and cosy but is doing a disservice to myself and the people I could be helping and working with!

A friend has challenged me to record and post a 30-60 second video to Linked In every day for 28 days.

After I stopped laughing because I thought/hoped he was joking, I then got over the horror that I was going to have to actually do this!

So I have embraced it – pushing myself way beyond my comfort zone and for the last 9 days I have posted these little videos to 7 different platforms!! I kind of still want to hide.  I feel a bit icky when people I talk to in person comment they have seen them – but I am learning to just smile and say thanks if they say anything positive about them!

Would I have done it without the push? No, I don’t think I would – and if it wasn’t for the text message prompt I receive every morning I might not force myself to get them out by 11am either (although I am allowing myself to do them a little later at the weekend!).

So – go find them if you fancy a giggle (Bill commented that my facial expressions are hilarious – not sure if that’s a good thing mind you!) they are on pretty much all the big social media platforms! Bonus points if you go follow me on all of them… the #billMadeMeDoIt might help you find them…

And take the plunge – do something that’s a little out of your ordinary – and if you need me to dare you, give me a call and I’ll do just that (within reason of course!😉) 

PS – watch out for tomorrow – Bill keeps teasing that I am not going to like his prompt for day 10 – hopefully I won’t be squirming too much!