Does it ever seem like everyone around you is winning at everything they do while you’re still sitting there wondering how to be brave in the first place?
You know you need to be brave to achieve the things you want… but you just can’t seem to find the courage to let all that fear and anxiety go?
Don’t worry!
You’ll be reassured to learn that being brave is something that people learn to do over time…
Sure, some people learn it earlier than others, but it’s never too late for you to start!
Doing It Afraid Is Just As Brave
You don’t have to stop feeling afraid to be courageous…
Think about it… if fear didn’t exist then neither would bravery!
So, it’s not about avoiding your fears & hoping they go away… it’s about learning how to approach & deal with fear no matter how afraid you feel.
So, with that being said…
Let’s take a look at how to be brave and bold…
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How To Be Brave! 8 Ways To Face Your Fears
Learn how to be brave with these 8 steps that will help you let go of fear and start living your life to the full!
1. Be Vulnerable.
Firstly, & arguably the most important step of being brave is to learn how to be vulnerable!
When you’re vulnerable, you feel emotionally exposed & uncertain…
However, it’s in being vulnerable that you can learn so much about yourself and realize that it’s ok to be afraid.
2. Stop Striving For Perfection.
If you’ve been on Instagram lately, you’re not going to believe this but…
No one is perfect!
Seriously though, we see so many images where everything is so seemingly perfect for everyone else and as a result, all your imperfections suddenly seem a whole lot worse…
But here’s the thing…
In order to face your fears, you have to develop your confidence.
So try to remember that not everything is as perfect as people would have you believe and try to start believing that you are enough… just as you are.
3. Let Down Your Defenses.
It’s natural to feel defensive at times. After all, it’s how you’ve learned to protect yourself from dangerous & uncomfortable situations from a very early age.
But by letting down your defenses you’re opening yourself up to more exciting opportunities & new experiences.
4. Take Deep Breaths.
Taking deep breaths when you begin to feel anxious will help you to feel calm & grounded.
While taking your deep breaths repeat affirmations in your head or aloud that build your confidence & reassure you of your strength & courage.
5. Don’t overthink things.
When you think about something that makes you feel anxious, stop thinking, and just do it… fast.
Because hanging around & overthinking it will allow your fears & anxiety to grow to huge levels and you’ll end up talking yourself out of it!
6. Get To Know Your Fear.
Have you ever looked at your fears and questioned why you’re afraid of them?
Most of the time, we don’t know why we’re so afraid of certain things but it can really help to ease your fear when you know you have no particular reason to be so afraid.
7. Know Your Worth.
For some reason, most of us seem to spend more time focussing on our weaknesses than our strengths…
But the trouble is…
When we’re so focussed on what makes us weak, we feel too nervous to be brave…
So, what are your strengths?
Strengths can be anything from being good at math to talking to people… no matter how small you feel they are, they’re you’re strengths!! So write them down.
Once you know what your strengths are you need to focus on them… a lot!
Practice your strengths as much as you can so you fill up your time with what you do well.
As a result, you’ll feel far more equipped to face your fears and get out of your comfort zone.
8. Practice Bravery Every Day
You might wish your fears would just go away but it’s important to remember that even people you see as successful & fearless are facing their fears every day!
And practicing bravery every day is a great way to start being brave (even if you feel like a fraud at first)!
Why?
Because the more you do something, the better you will become at it!
As a result, being brave will become a natural & consistent part of your life.
