Wisdom of Women - Turning Fear into Fuel: Pursuing Passion and Overcoming Doubt

In this episode, Meghan Nicholson shares her journey of overcoming fears, embracing growth, and finding gratitude in every situation. Meghan believes in the importance of having someone who pushes and encourages you, even when you doubt your own abilities. Like many of us, Meghan often comes up with great ideas but hesitates to execute them due to fear of failure. She has recently had a powerful realization that failure can actually lead to growth and learning. This shift in mindset has allowed her to embrace new opportunities and see failure as a stepping stone instead of a setback. Gratitude is a recurring theme throughout Meghan’s story. She expresses gratitude for the lessons and opportunities she gained from her internship and a wise teacher who guided her along her path. Meghan also reflects on her journey of leaving a comfortable job in search of personal growth and flexibility, and despite the initial fear, she finds gratitude for the experiences and lessons that came along the way. She encourages us to constantly seek growth, even if it means leaving behind what we thought was comfortable. She shares her strategies for setting boundaries and implementing policies that prioritize self-care and family time. Meghan’s story reminds us all of the power of having a support system and being open-minded to new strategies, even in the face of discomfort. Highlighting the fear of failure holding people back from taking opportunities Identifying and clearing what depletes energy to make space for new things Shifting the mindset to see failure as a learning opportunity Gratitude for past opportunities and growth The importance of reflection and recognizing dissatisfaction The positive impact of honoring established policies and boundaries The importance of a support system for accountability and overcoming fears  Meghan's Bio: Calvert County native Meghan Nicholson has been teaching private musical lessons since 2008.  Piano and Vocal lessons are her main focus but an occasional music theory or recorder class is taught. Over the years she has assisted directed multiple music theater shows, taught classes for home school cooperatives and music therapy programs. She enjoys helping students find their own style and passion in the music world. As well as prepping teens for college auditions. Outside of teaching music she also is a Reiki Practitioner and Medium. She hopes to continue to grow that part of business and help clients find closure and peace. When she is not working Meghan enjoys going on adventure with her Husband and three children.  Whether they’re out camping in the mountains or enjoying nature in their hometown. She is thankful for their never-ending support. Email Instagram Facebook Music Group Facebook Reiki Group