Navigating Nervousness and Defying Doubt

Neil Mapes
ILLUMINATION
Published in
4 min readAug 28, 2023

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Embracing Growth and Confidence

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Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash

Introduction:

Our journey through life is peppered with moments that challenge us, and push us out of our comfort zones, eliciting a range of emotions. I am fascinated by two emotions that often surface together; doubt and nervousness. At first, their negative connotations make them seem like roadblocks, but understanding their…

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Neil Mapes
ILLUMINATION

Outdoor swimming coach, trail runner and dinghy sailor. Loving life in the Highlands of Scotland.