99 Times

There's a tiny part of the brain that helps us to protect
Keeping us safe from harm, hurt or even neglect
We call it our guard dog but you really want the fact
It's called the amygdala, can you remember that
What does it do? Fight Freeze or Flee
It's job is keeping us safe it believes living in peace

But it can get it wrong like a smoke alarm
Like you burnt the toast and set it off when there is no harm
Plus the amygdala has a way of stopping us being brave
By not speaking up when we have something to say
Sometimes it even stops us from trying again its true or
Saying no to something we really don't want to do

Asking your amygdala this question is key
Is it a threat, challenge or opportunity
99 times we tend to forget
That 99 times it is not a threat
Asking your amygdala this question is key
Is it a threat, challenge or opportunity
99 times we tend to forget
That 99 times it is not a threat

Being brave and being afraid go hand in hand
Gotta talk to our guard dog and help it understand
That if we are safe, we can do hard things
And our heart might race but it does not mean
That we should remain silent, avoid it or shrink
Instead get your brave on and start to rethink
That its ok to mess up, come last or speak your mind
Tell the truth, set your boundary, clear is kind
First you got to ask the question wait and see
99 times it's just a challenge or an opportunity
First you got to ask the question wait and see
99 times it's just a challenge or an opportunity

Asking your amygdala this question is key
Is it a threat, challenge or opportunity
99 times we tend to forget
That 99 times it is not a threat
Asking your amygdala this question is key
Is it a threat, challenge or opportunity
99 times we tend to forget
That 99 times it is not a threat

So how do we get our brave to be louder and more strong
Than the fear in our stomach that something will go wrong
Remind yourself nobody is perfect in the end
Not even your older brother or overachieving friend
We all get to stuff up, stumble, freak out and fail
So tell that guard dog to chill and wag it's tail
Say an affirmation that helps you feel strong
Like - i've got this, i can be brave or get things wrong
Tell your self limiting shark thoughts to take break
It's time to shine, expand and take up space
First you got to ask the question, wait and see
Could it be a challenge or opportunity

Asking your amygdala this question is key
Is it a threat, challenge or opportunity
99 times we tend to forget
That 99 times it is not a threat
Asking your amygdala this question is key
Is it a threat, challenge or opportunity
99 times we tend to forget
That 99 times it is not a threat