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

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Imagine you’re currently in an unfulfilling role. You know that you need to make a career change, but the thought of failing is keeping you from making a decision. So you stay where you are for another year, or two, or three.

Generalizing is a common distortion. For example, “I'm such a coward” is a generalizing statement about yourself that isn't true. You may experience fear, but that doesn't make you “a coward.” You’ve got to be ready to try certain things that are a bit bold (more or less depending on the girl and the situation). It will make you want to look for those little scary situations which give you the opportunity to be brave and thus feel pleasure. Avoiding situations that take you out of your comfort zone because you’re afraid affects your emotional growth. You miss out on developing strong emotional skills that you need to succeed in your personal and professional life. These include:In addition, when you stretch, strive and seek new experiences outside of your comfort zone, you tend to be happier and more fulfilled. The definition of thriving includes elements of success, but also elements of continual growth and improvement. Courage motivates you to reach for more and constantly seek the next best version of yourself—and this contributes to happiness and fulfillment. Youspend weeks thinking that if you tell our boss you need to quit she will freak and the company will not do well without you. Meanwhile, the conversation finally happens and it takes three minutes. She’s fine with it and already has someone else to replace you. Resilient people try not to be hard on themselves when they don’t succeed and have a growth mindset. When you have a growth mindset, you believe you can learn through your failures and try again. 9. Don’t aim for perfection Many times, people don't pursue their career dreams because they suffer from imposter syndrome and think they're not good enough. You can move past this negative thinking by focusing on the great ideas and skills you bring to the table. With a positive mindset and confidence in yourself, you'll be able to have the courage to raise your hand for the leadership roles or other professional responsibilities and challenges that you want. How to be brave: 8 strategies to muster your adventurous spirit and conquer your fears

Answering these questions rationally, and not with bravado, will help you to evaluate whether you are feeling rightly confident, or over-confident. Self-talk is that inner voice inside your head that reveals your beliefs and thoughts. When you’re afraid, it means that for a long time, you’ve created a negative stream of self-talk that may look like this: Sometimes it is nothing more than gritting your teeth through pain, and the work of every day, the slow walk toward a better life. Because you’ll want to avoid all those negative thoughts and feelings which come from an absence of action. In time, your brain will start to be drawn to the positive (and away from the negative) more and more. Understanding What Types Of Courage Help Us To Be Brave

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When the social caregiving system, regulated by the neurotransmitter oxytocin, is stimulated, you experience greater empathy and connection with others. This system also inhibits the areas of your brain that process fear. Notice when you're giving too much airtime to fear or to over-thinking, and redirect your attention. When we talk about fear, it’s often in the context of something that needs to be overcome. Perhaps you want to “overcome” your fear of spiders, public speaking, or heights. For example, if we have long wanted to take someone to court for something awful that happened to us as a child, that’s a great reason to find your bravery. But to suddenly decide to do that three months into your first pregnancy, when you need to be calm and healthy, that might self-sabotage. 6. Ask good questions. Courage doesn’t mean donning a superhero cape or bungee jumping off a bridge. It also doesn’t mean that you’re never afraid of anything.

But knowing that fear is inescapable is exactly why bravery is of utmost necessity in life. Fear is the thing that paralyzes, while bravery is the thing that frees. Fear is the thing that chooses mediocre, while bravery is the thing that takes the risk of chance, a chance that could bring greatness or defeat. Fear always leads to regret, while bravery leads to knowing. Sometimes we fail. We say we are going to quit our job, walk in, and walk out with a promotion instead. We say we’re going to leave our partner, and end up hopping into bed then planning a vacation.To learn more about yourself, hone your skills, and make life more exciting, try to do things outside of your comfort zone every single day. Understanding What Brave People Do How do I know that my actions will have an effect? How can I be sure that they will not do any harm? Start every day with self-affirmations. Self-affirmations are phrases or mantras that are personally meaningful to you. You can repeat them to express kindness and acceptance to yourself. Although it may sound cheesy, self-affirmations can actually help boost your confidence over time. [17] X Research source [18] X Research source Know the situation. Classic business systems (think: Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) require you to assess the likelihood of failure and the potential negative effects. For actions that aren’t likely to succeed, and which may have potentially damaging effects, you’ll want to ensure you have contingency plans in place. Stay informed about potential risks and know the downsides involved in your choices. Your own awareness is part of your resilience. When you’re in the know, you can make sense of things, improvise and solve problems. Be intentional about your responses. Clarity and smart choices will contribute to your courage, but also to your successful outcomes. Mindfulness meditation can be an excellent way to practice these skills. You can take a class in it, or teach yourself. [25] X Trustworthy Source HelpGuide Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, evidence-based mental health and wellness resources. Go to source