Be Brave! Mindful Kids: An Activity Book for Children Who Sometimes Feel Scared or Afraid

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I. coach who will help you tap into your personal power and trust your gut as you set out to live a more courageous life. Like so much of parenting, it is a bit of a dance, and requires a lot of communication and adjustment over time.

You can also share stories of times when you faced your fears and emerged from the situation stronger for it. Self-efficacy can generalise across different situations; it helps build a strong core of resilience and confidence. Choosing less in a culture of excess requires that we have confidence in our choices and we’re ok not going with the flow. Then comes the necessary first courageous step, and no matter how many times you do it, it is still scary as hell. This program will not only help you see the talents and value you bring, but Coach Marlee can also build up your confidence and provide tips on how to make the most of your personal influence.Maybe you are a teacher reading about escalating rates of student anxiety and wondering whether you should do away with those formidable class presentations.

The words brave and courage are often used interchangeably, but by definition, they’re not the same.Bravery and courage are intertwined, maybe two sides of the same coin — and on the other side, lies fear. I can almost guarantee that anything that has any amount of fear attached to it, is what you need to do and where you need to be. If you want to know how to be brave, surrounding yourself with people you view as brave may help through a process known as group positive affect. You suggest that they could identify someone who looks friendly and has an empty seat next to them, and then ask if it’s OK to sit there.

These are the sort of fears that run through our minds, and those are some of the primal fears which lie at their roots. Unlike courage, a deliberate mustering of determination in the face of distressing circumstances, bravery tends to be a part of someone’s general mindset. Independent living skills, emotion regulation, the development of friendships and romantic partnerships, and finding academic or employment paths are all important areas of growth during this stage of life. Lean into this and start to become comfortable with the unknown and the thrill that comes with venturing outside of your comfort zone. In addition, professional courage relates significantly to decision making—and to being sensitive to both your own emotions and to the context around you.

In fact, much like toddlerhood is a ‘critical period’ in human development in which key social, emotional and cognitive abilities are established (when things go well), adolescence may work in a similar way. Tell and retell stories that underscore an adolescent’s capabilities, and show how these connect to challenges they face now. When your plans don’t pan out, take the opportunity to assess what went wrong and what can be improved next time so the mistake doesn’t happen again. I hope that as you read this something comes to mind in how you can take a small step towards bravery in your own life.

Psychological development is essentially a staircase of such experiences across domains – social, emotional, intellectual, moral, romantic. If you are struggling with psychological difficulties, we encourage you to seek help from a professional source.Taking steps to live courageously and get out of your comfort zone is the quickest path to reaching your full potential. So, what's the point in leaving that safe and predictable bubble in the interest of pursuing bravery?