40. You are Worth Taking the Leap

 

Hello, Creative Spirits! Denise Christenson Rae here, your guide to a life sprinkled with rest, creativity, and play. In today’s episode, “You are Worth Taking The Leap,” I'm thrilled to share with you my personal tale of embarking on a journey towards one of my own big, scary, audacious goals.

**In Today’s Episode, You’ll Hear About:**

- My initial venture into the world of marathons with my first half marathon.

- The vibrant dream of completing a full marathon through the enchanting realms of Disney World.

- How a curveball on marathon sign-up day turned into an opportunity to support Autism Speaks, an organization dear to my heart.

- My coping mechanisms for dealing with the anxiety and mental hurdles that come with such grand aspirations.

- Lastly, how I set timelines for myself to stay committed and accountable to my goals.

**Moments You Won't Want to Miss:**

- [00:00:54] Listen to the backstory of my first half marathon success.

- [00:02:27] How I kept my spirits high and my running shoes on during a virtual 'fairy tale challenge'.

- [00:03:39] The magnetic lure that the full Disney World marathon holds for me.

- [00:05:20] The rollercoaster experience of marathon registration and the silver lining that emerged.

- [00:06:21] My heartfelt decision to raise funds and awareness for Autism Speaks through my run.

- [00:09:07] Hear how I'm taking on the dual challenge of marathon training and fundraising.

- [00:10:30] A heart-to-heart with you, my listeners, to reflect on your own audacious goals.

**Today’s Key Takeaway:**

This episode is my open invitation for all of you to embrace the leaps that life offers. The blend of excitement and trepidation you feel towards tackling a significant goal is perfectly natural and it's a sign that you're on the cusp of something transformative. Step out of your comfort zone and watch as beautiful transformations unfold.

xoxo,

Denise

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