Permission Slips Be Damned
Embracing our power as women
Dear Friend
How are you today? I have a sprinkling of sunshine here in Cardiff today, bring it on I say. I’m desperate for another shot of Vitamin D!! After all, sunshine is life!
So, let’s consider something that’s been buzzing in my head since yesterday morning - this ingrained habit we have of seeking permission for, well, just about everything. You know what I’m trying to get across here, right? That little voice in our heads that whispers, “Should I ask first?” even when we’re doing something positive or supportive.
Here’s a little story that really brought this home for me. Yesterday, I was all set to post on Substack Notes about giving away a fabulous book called Women Are Angry by my talented new friend Dr Jennifer Cox, who is the co-host of
. Jen, Salima and I are cooking up some exciting collaborations (stay tuned for that) and I thought, “What better way to spread the word than by sharing Jens book with my community?”But then it hit me - that familiar pang of doubt. “Oh no…