Fear is a powerful force that feeds stagnation, and it prevents many of us from pursuing opportunities. People tend to get stuck within their comfort zones, like a self-made prison.
The most rewarding decisions you will ever make—embarking on a new career path, going after your passions, starting a family—require facing your fears through acts of courage.
Courage means taking action, despite your fears. And the more you develop your courage, the stronger it gets, just like any muscle.
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Learning to work your courage muscle can be simple and life-changing. I’m going to walk you through 10 practical exercises to develop courage and mental toughness so you can create the life you want.
Fear in all its forms—from slight doubts to debilitating anxieties—can make you feel uncomfortable. But it can also reveal a lot of useful information.
In some ways, fear can be healthy. Fear triggers your nervous system and the survival instincts that keep you safe from real danger. For example, there are good reasons not to walk down a dark alley at night.
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Other kinds of fears are unhealthy. They can develop in response to trauma, stress, or negative experiences. If you go through a toxic relationship, for example, your fear may block you from trusting people and finding love again.
Fears can also reveal your core values and beliefs. You may feel afraid to start your dream company because you might fail. You get scared of public speaking because you might make a mistake. These fears show us an opportunity for courage.
By writing down your fears, you can identify which are healthy and which are holding you back from fully participating in your life. You can also reveal opportunities for growth, healing, and some goals that feel important, yet scare you.
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Found that putting your feelings into words helps curb negative responses to fear. Voicing your fear doesn’t make you weak — it makes you more brave.
In this courage exercise, take the time to express your fears in detail — first by writing them down, and then by speaking with a supportive friend, coach, or mentor.
By describing exactly what you are afraid of, you are empowering yourself to act with courage in the face of even your worst fears.
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It might sound silly, but science shows how small controlled steps can develop the courage muscle that you’ll need for bigger challenges.
Change up a habitual pattern such as brushing teeth with the opposite hand, finding a new route to work for three days in a row, or ordering a totally unknown menu item.
When you let fear stop you from having fun, or expressing your individuality, it can add up to a life unlived. These are what I call medium-sized fears, the kind that lead you to avoid standing out, being seen, and connecting with people in an authentic way.
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Wear that funky outfit, bold neck-tie, or bright lipstick. Talk to someone you’d love to meet but haven’t found the nerve to approach. Take a weekend trip to a city you’ve never visited and do it solo.
First, I want to point out a distinction between acts of courage and doing something bat-shit crazy. The difference lies in what’s behind the action.
Courage means doing something bold, in line with your core values, in the presence of fear. Risks of this kind are an essential component of living with passion and purpose.
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Taking a risk in life is an essential part of thriving and pursuing your long-term goals. Success is virtually impossible without taking any risks.
Remember the deep-rooted fears you identified in the first exercise? Refer back to them to identify ways to face one of those big fears, that will bring you closer to something you want in life.
Because these are big moves, they are not accomplished in a single act. But you have to begin with the first step to put the whole thing in motion.
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As someone further along the journey, your mentor knows what it takes to achieve success. They can provide insight and awareness around an area of your life that could use a fully developed courage muscle.
Work with your mentor, a coach, or other safe individuals who can support you to assess the dynamic of your strengths and weaknesses and your desire to change. Hold regular accountability meetings with your mentor.
Researchers found that people who understand and develop their strengths feel happier and less depressed, even at times when nothing goes right. But beyond helping you feel better, understanding your strengths gives you a courage boost.
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When you acknowledge your skills, you are far more confident in your ability to succeed — and more willing to go all-in on those big acts of courage.
This exercise can give you the confidence to flex your courage muscle and move past irrational fears. Working on what you’re already good at, instead of focusing on your weaknesses, also leads to more successes and reinforces motivation.
Making big life changes can come with a lot of fear and uncertainty. Recognizing that uncertainty is part of the process, and not a reason to stop, can help you stay the course.
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In William Bridges’ Transition Model, the time when you feel lost and unsure is called the Neutral Zone. It looks like this:
So when things feel scary and uncertain, you can remind yourself that fear is natural and normal when navigating new situations. It doesn’t mean you have to turn back or give up.
With the right strategies to refocus your life, unstable emotions shift into feelings of confidence and accomplishment — eventually boosting your motivation and leading to success.
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“We love seeing raw truth and openness in other people, but we’re afraid to let them see it in us. We’re afraid that our truth isn’t enough — that what we have to offer isn’t enough without the bells and whistles, without editing, and impressing.” Brene Brown
Apply for the Ted Talk, write that book, attend that party, paint that portrait. These activities strengthen your courage muscle through transparency and vulnerability.
Accept that your raw truth is enough, without trying to edit or impress. Find a way to speak it, live it, and come out to it.
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When you do something that requires courage, you deserve to celebrate. Harvard Business Review reported that those who celebrate small wins tend to succeed in the long run.
Hold regular accountability meetings with your mentor, coach, and team. Make sure to celebrate your victories. Reframe the low points as learning experiences. Keep at it.
When you make courage exercises a regular practice, you will have many reasons to celebrate — and you will see your life shift from fear to fierce!
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So even if you’re afraid, put it all on the table. If you need support on how to begin to do this, give us a shout.
Hi there, I'm Lyn. My purpose is to support you to earn a living and live your life by doing what inspires you. To accomplish this, I work as a coach, consultant, TEDx speaker, author and founder of Inc.life, after all, not somebody else’s. So please, don’t try to imitate someone else’s life here. It’s never as beautiful or fulfilling in the end.
Being fake isn’t bold, brave, or beautiful. People can identify fake things and people from a mile away, and they want nothing to do with them. Authenticity is where it’s at!
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I’m not saying you have to air all your dirty laundry on social media (that’s probably not a good idea and definitely isn’t necessary).
I’m merely suggesting that you bring your whole heart to the table and be willing to share it instead of hiding it behind a veneer of “fine” or polished perfection.
Along with embracing authenticity, living your boldest, bravest, most beautiful life means embracing all of who you are, including your flaws and the things you’re not so proud of.
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I’m not saying you have to stop working to become the best version of yourself, but I am giving you permission to give yourself a break and accept where you’re at in this moment.
Growth requires that we acknowledge where we’re at before we can make a plan to move forward or recognize what we need to do so.
And if you’re looking to live a bold, brave, beautiful life (and I assume you are, since you’re reading this), then part of the process is learning to love all of who you are so that you can confidently show up in the world and embrace everything that you have to offer the world.
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Comparison seems to be the name of the game these days. It’s all too easy to hop online and see photos and videos of what others are up to and instantly feel dissatisfied or ashamed of our own lives.
But choosing to live a bold, brave, beautiful life encourages us to focus on our path, running our own races instead of trying to run anyone else’s.
We are our own people, and each of us has a unique race marked out for us. It just won’t work to try to run anyone else’s, speed ours up to match theirs, or try to control the way it turns and curves to imitate
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