On Being Brave

Channeling Your Inner Brené Brown

Highly Sensitive People and creatives in general aren’t necessarily known for being brave.

Don’t Look Down. Photo by Sammie Chaffin

We may be known for our integrity.

We may be known for our creativity.

We are most certainly known for our sensitivity.

But, when it comes to being brave? — Not so much.

Now, this isn’t because HSPs don’t believe in our skills or ideas; often, we don’t voice our ideas due to over-thinking or anxiety or low self-confidence. “What if…” is a common voice of doom for many Highly Sensitive People.

When it comes to freelancing, being brave can feel trickier. In a sea of freelance writers, we want to stand out from the crowd but, what if we suggest an idea or a tweak or a direction and our client doesn’t like it?

The thing is, as you grow in confidence and skill and ability, you’ll want to challenge yourself creatively. And you’ll want to challenge your clients too. The right client will appreciate a well-thought out creative suggestion — even if she doesn’t go for it in the end. You’ll be remembered for your bold ideas.

Yes! Innovative, bold, or creative suggestions are part of being a stand-out freelancer. If you believe that a simple change or a daring new direction will make your client’s advertisement or white paper or promotion better - be brave and suggest it. ✨

“We have to be able to choose courage over comfort, we have to be able to say, 'Look, I don't know if I'm going to nail this but I'm going to try because I know what I'm sure as hell not going to do is stay quiet.’ ” Brené Brown

Have you succeeded in being brave lately? Tell us about it.

Opps and Pops

Here are my selection of niche freelance writing listings and relevant articles and content that caught my eye today. As always, readers are responsible for doing their own due diligence when responding to these job ads.

How Not to Lose Your Sh!t by

✨️ Highly Sensitive Woman ✨️

Freelance educators (various locations in Ontario, Canada) for Nelson

Consultant Copywriter ($45 to $70/hour) for Be The Change

Freelance Travel Writer ($21/hour) for Static Media USA

Freelance Travel Writer for Listicles ($22/hour) for World Wide Schooling [be wary of this one]

Freelance Writer ($75/hour) for Annapolis Moms Media, USA

6 Ways to Become Notable on Substack by

David McIlroy Fiction

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Until Next Time, HSP… Stay real.

Lisa