What Does It Really Mean to Be Bold?

May 30, 2025

 

For Women Ready to Break Free Beyond Midlife and Live Fully, On Their Terms

Bold.

It’s a word we hear a lot, but what does it really mean when you’re navigating midlife?

Not the kind of boldness that’s loud or showy.

I’m talking about the kind that feels like a quiet nudge…

A reminder that there’s more waiting for you, if you’re willing to reach for it.

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself…

What does it really mean to be bold?

Not loud.

Not reckless.

Not fearless.

But bold in your life.

Bold in your choices.

Bold in your truth.

To me, being bold is about choosing what aligns with your values, even when it’s uncomfortable.

It’s about making one clear decision that shifts everything.

And here’s the thing: bold doesn’t have to be big to be powerful.

Let me share a story.

A client of mine came to me feeling stuck.

She was afraid to make any changes, life had become a loop of “maybe later” and “I can’t.”

So I asked her, “What’s one small, non-negotiable step you could take this week that’s just for you?”

She paused. Then said, “I could get in my car and go visit my cousins in Florida. I haven’t seen them in years.”

That one decision?

It led to a road trip.

 It led to laughter, reconnection, and a part of her waking up that she’d forgotten.

Now? She’s planning her next adventure.

 Because boldness is a muscle, and once you use it, you remember how strong you really are.

So I’ll leave you with this:

Where are you craving boldness, but haven’t known where to start?

Take a moment.

 Write it down.

Whisper it to yourself if you have to.

 That’s where your bold shift begins.

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