We often have fears about showing up as our authentic selves which can prevent us from attracting the right people and the right opportunities to us.

Sometimes those fears can cripple us, can prevent us from moving forward, from showing up and being of service. They can make us believe that we're just not good enough and never will be, which again, stops us from being able to add the real value that we know we are capable of.

If there's one thing that I can share with you today, it's the person in this photo and what she stands for. This person is me, Kelly Brammer.

My journey to true alignment

Back in 2017 when this photograph was taken, I was hosting our first annual MasquerMind Charity Ball. A charity event focused on raising awareness of mental health and wellbeing, and raising funds for Mind, a not-for-profit based in the UK.

You wouldn't tell from the photo but that night, I was petrified. I felt like would never be able to get up there on stage in front of hundreds of people to talk to them about the importance of looking after our own mental health and wellbeing, and being there to support others who may be going through similar challenges.

I remember being stood on that stage with representatives from the BBC covering the event as part of a documentary 'My Mind and Me' (mindblown to have even had that happen!), surrounded by lots of people that I had never met before, ex-colleagues, friends, and family. The fear of judgment was real but I knew I had to just be authentically me. I had to push past the fears, I had to show people that with courage, determination, and a passion to make a difference, it was possible to make amazing things happen. Things that I never had thought possible only a few months prior.

On reflection, that night was the catalyst for a major change in my life. From being stuck in a cycle of self-doubt after losing my job which I'd held for over 15 years and piecing together how I would even continue to grow the business I had recently started, I had this massive mindset shift and I was in full 'Kelly-mode'. A place of being that was 100% me.

Yes, I've had and continue to have those days when the self-doubt creeps in, but I know that by showing up as the real and authentic me, I can make amazing things happen, I can attract amazing people and things into my life, and I can feel in true alignment.

I want that for you too!

I want you to show up and be yourself, to get out there and showcase how amazing you are, to lean on the strengths that you have, to learn from the experiences that you have gone through, and to shoot for the dreams that you know you're more than capable of achieving with determination, passion, and accountability.

Take one small step today and build on it each day after, and trust me, you'll soon be reflecting on that journey and seeing just how far you have come, just like I have here.

How does this resonate with you?

No doubt there are aspects of my journey that other people have been through, is one of those people you? I ask as I am really intrigued as to the steps that you put in place to help you push through those deep internal fears and show up for yourself, confidently and with authenticity.

Let me know in the comments.

Uncover + Discover more about you

Sometimes we can doubt our strengths, our experience, and the value that we add to others and to ourselves. Sometimes, we feel as if we've not achieved anything at all. That however, is not necessarily the truth but you, and only you can determine that.

Yes, those feelings of self-doubt are real. Yes, those feelings hurt. Yes, those feelings are borne from inside of you. BUT, it's those feelings that you can try to control, it's those feelings that you can recognise, assess and become aware of where they stem from, what is casting the self-doubt, and what or who is telling you that you're not good enough.

By stepping back and reflecting on the situation, the way that you are feeling, and those internal and external perceptions of your abilities, skills, and experience, you can take steps to do something about them. To continue to push back on these and become stronger and more determined than ever before

If you need some support in understanding your strengths and your weaknesses, grab your copy of the Uncover + Discover printable worksheet today. This worksheet is simple, yet effective, and a great tool to get you moving forward past this point of self-doubt and internal criticism.