The importance of being courageous.

4:53 am
30th, June, 2022

Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.

Do not confuse the word "courage" with "lack of fear".

Being courageous means taking the steps and doing things in spite of fear.

It's one thing to know what to do, and it's totally a different thing to have in you what it takes to step out and do the needful or necessary.

One of the best ways to be courageous is to understand what you're afraid of and then refuse to allow that fear to conquer you because if you let it, fear has the power to stop you from moving forward, taking risks and taking away most of the opportunities that are presented to you. Meanwhile, being courageous allows you to take chances, pursue your dreams and get what you want in life.

• Have the courage to try out something new. Do things and fail in them, failure is the best teacher of all. Don't be scared of it, instead embrace it with open arms. Try to identify what's trying to teach you and don't make the same mistake next time.

• Have the courage to make the first move. You like someone? Want them to hang with you? Want them to be your friends? Go and ask them for a cup of coffee, ask them for a drive and make the first move. Take things in your control. Be courageous and approach, the worst they can do or say is no. Accept the rejection and move on.

• Have the courage to walk out of an uncomfortable, toxic environment. Your friends aren't supportive of what you do and degrade you every now and then? Walk away. Is your office group members forcing you into vices when you go for social activities together? Walk away. It's better to stay alone than to compromise your values and hinder your principles.

• Have the courage to speak up for yourself and for anyone around you. Are you facing some kind of injustice around you? Are you bothered by it? Speak up. Take a stand. It takes a great extent of effort as well as guts, but you know what, it's all worth it. You're standing up for something that means something to you. You're being reasonable.

• Have the courage to ask for opportunities and chances. Nobody is going to read your mind and give you what you want. You want a promotion for a very long time? Want a chance in your college competition? Ask for it. Put it in your authorities head that you're available and competent of it too. Ask for chances she opportunities now before it's too late.

• Have the courage to follow your passion even if it's a road less taken. It takes courage to deviate from the normal she follow your dreams, but let me tell you something, it's one hundred percent worth it because it would keep you happy and if you work in the field you're interested in, you will definitely find success in it.

In addition, below are benefits of being a courageous person:

1. It helps you to deal with failures better

2. It broadens your horizons

3. It helps you to make better and fruitful decisions

4. Success becomes a little easier to achieve

5. It helps you take take responsibility for your actions

6. In the long, you get happier than ever.

The three most important practices you need to adopt while trying to be courageous are;

• Be mindful of everything

• Realize your fears and work on them

• And lastly, be forgiving of yourself and also everyone else.

It's your world, everyone is just living in it. Go and own it. Don't be afraid, be courageous!!!

I appreciate you all for sparing a bit of your time to read this. I hope few lessons were learnt. If so, I would be delighted to read your thoughts in the comments box below. Until then, take care and stay safe.

Author: @Alex452

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