Jan 26 2025 13 mins
In this episode of Beautiful Work, Beautiful Life, host Laurel Boivin wraps up a theme that has been carried through several recent episodes, courage, by exploring the interplay between uncertainty, variety, and clarity. Laurel discusses how embracing uncertainty can lead to personal growth, creativity, and self-awareness, ultimately fostering clarity in life. She shares insights on how fear often disguises itself and provides practical tips and journaling prompts to help listeners address fear, step out of their comfort zones, and take small, bold actions toward their dreams. By reframing uncertainty as an opportunity, listeners can discover new perspectives, opportunities, and a deeper understanding of themselves.
00:01 Laurel introduces the episode's theme and its connection to courage.
01:16 The Uncomfortable Nature of Uncertainty
03:25 Variety as the Key to Clarity
05:34 Fear in Disguise
06:57 Practical Tips for Adding Variety to Your Life
09:03 Three Tips to Explore Your Fear and Gain Clarity
09:17 Journaling Prompts
11:52 Befriending Fear
12:47 Closing Reflections
Journaling prompts are suggested to further your exploration.
- Where in your life does fear show up for you? And how does it show up?
- What is one fear that is holding you back?
- What is one small step you can take to lessen that fear and remove it as an obstacle?
Three tips to work through fear:
- Write It Out: Take a journal or a piece of paper and write down your dreams and goals without filtering or judging.
- Speak It Aloud: Share your dreams with someone you trust.
- Take a Small Step: Choose one small, actionable step toward your dream.
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Host/Cohost/Guest Info
Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live.
Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.