Small And Practicable Steps
Curiosity Driven Courage
Mistakes Are Signs Of Learning
Build A Support System / Community
Use Your Body To Strengthen Your Mind
Milestones And Documentation
Actively say hi or smile to a stranger or someone you know (could include online)
Actively make a new friend, just be brave to start a conversation
Ask at least one question in any meeting, dumb questions are fine
Try a small new thing
Send a status that make you slightly nervous that expresses your true feelings or achievements
Courage is not having no fear, but the ability to act despite fear.
You can document them about your courage and feelings, including your failures. You will realize that most fears are easier to overcome than you think.
Realize that questions are for exploration and learning (for yourself). When you are afraid to ask, think that “I want to understand this more!” or “I’m curious about this!”, “I wonder what your experience can teach me?”
The point is to learn, we all have different experiences and knowledge, know something others don’t, and vice versa.
Actively engage in unknown fields
Read an article from a foreign field every week
Join an interest group or community that you have no experience in
Try to use a completely new way to complete a task
Make use of a ‘safe failure’ environment
Simulate / case on what things are likely to go wrong
Imagine what is the worst case scenario, and the best case scenario
You will realize that things are not that scary, and you can adjust your impression and get used to it
Growth Oriented
Encourage yourself even if failure
If you have done something that makes you afraid before, it should be awarded no matter what the result is. It is so great that you have tried!
Make them shareable jokes instead of shameful regrets
Find 1~2 people who are willing to join your challenge, improve and supervise each other together
Share your courage plan / moment
help each other to overcome fear
Start from simple communications
Actively reply to messages on online communities or emails
Join interest groups that require simple communication
Fake It Till You Make It
Even you fell not confident, adjusting your posture and tone can improve your inner confidence.
Do a ‘super-hero’ pose for 2 minutes before a challenge
Use a determined mind to reply yourself “I allow myself to try and I’m ready to accept all outcomes”
Exercise and adventure
Some body exercises and small challenges will silently enhance your mental resilience
Climb stairs instead of taking the elevator
Hiking
Try a new sport or exercise
Give yourself small rewards when you complete a small challenge / milestone
Purchase a course you have been wanting to learn
Watch an exciting movie / anime
Share your progress on social media
Document your progress
Every day or week, document:
What I did to challenge my courage today / this week?
What experience did it bring me?
What are the things I’m still afraid of? and why?
Record your progress, this helps you gain confidence and motivation
What is my biggest courage challenge this week / month?
What did I learn from this challenge?