50 Ways to Be Brave
We often associate bravery with heroic deeds or actions. But for some people, making a phone call or going on a job interview takes an incredible amount of courage. Because we're all experiencing life differently, there's no one way to be brave.
Here's a list of 50 things you can do to increase your courage. Some of these things will be easy for you --but that's not being brave. Look through this list and find something that makes you a bit uncomfortable. That's where the bravery kicks in.
Form an opinion about something and share it with a friend.
Apply for a new job.
Go to a movie, restaurant or coffee shop by yourself.
Sign up for an art class.
Learn how to say "no".
Learn how to say "yes".
Invite a few friends over for a drink or dinner.
Speak up in a meeting.
Make the difficult phone call.
Schedule a dental visit.
Buy a bright pair of shoes.
Order the expensive wine.
Invite a potential friend for coffee.
Submit a poem to a poetry contest.
Try stand-up comedy.
Schedule a mammogram.
Stick up for someone.
Write a letter to the editor.
Make plans to leave a difficult situation.
Ask for help.
Tell the truth.
Travel somewhere new by yourself.
Apologize.
Learn a new sport.
Enter an art contest.
Schedule time with a therapist.
Admit you were wrong.
Let yourself fall in love.
Get a pet.
Get out of bed.
Start a conversation with a stranger.
Learn about investing.
Schedule a physical.
Set boundaries and hold them.
Take a dance class.
March in a protest.
Write a letter to your mother.
Volunteer with a program you support.
Run a 5K.
Write a short story and submit it to a writing contest.
Take a baking class.
Learn how to manage your finances.
Be honest with your partner.
Learn a TikTok dance.
Post it on TikTok.
Finish your degree.
Believe in yourself.
Stick to your budget.
Tell someone to stop being racist, sexist, agist or mean.
Let me know how you do! Share your bravery story.
Peri Kinder is the owner of Life & Laughter Coaching. She's a laughter coach, yoga and meditation instructor, and award-winning freelance writer. She is the host of the Life & Laughter podcast.