Being Courageous means doing something you are afraid will hurt you in some way. Before your bravery kicks in you go back and forth between I want to and no I don’t. Don’t fret if this goes on for a while. Sometimes that’s necessary for finally doing it with confidence and conviction.
You have opportunities throughout life to be courageous. Leaving a job or relationship are two that quickly come to mind. Another is speaking up and saying something you fear won’t be received well. Think about the times you engaged your courage. What preceded your decision to leave or speak up? What about the times you followed your fear and continued to feel stuck in an unhappy spot? Why couldn’t you muster up your courage?
To be more courageous you need to…
- Be very tired of feeling upset or unhappy and motivated to push past your fears
- Have someone who will help you stay strong, calm and confident. A short pep talk may help.
- Fully describe and determine the risks and rewards or costs and benefits. Use your journal!
- Ask… Will my life be better or worse if I leave or speak up? The answer needs to be Better!
- Be physically, mentally and emotionally in a decent place.
- Make sure the environment is free of any crisis. Timing is always important!
Five Benefits from Being Courageous
- You will feel empowered and proud of yourself. You did it! Good for building self esteem.
- Others will notice and be inspired. Another self esteem boost!
- You are free from feeling anxious and able to accomplish more.
- You can clearly focus on creating a better future for yourself
- It will be easier (at least a little) the next time 🙂
I’m a big proponent for being courageous. It’s not easy and it’s important to know you can do hard things even when you are convinced you can’t. I’ve made many courageous changes in my life. Each time I struggled with the decision and once I did it there was tremendous relief and later a much better life. With the loss of an important relationship there will be a period of grieving to get through. Be patient and always remember to Make Room For Your Feelings!
My motto: “First Feel, Second Solve, Third Take Action!”
Be better by Being Courageous!
MarGO!
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