Tips for wellness from our Mental Health In Schools Team
“Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.” -Winston Churchill
Being Brave
We can show bravery in lots of different ways, such as recognising that we feel a certain way (e.g., sad, anxious), asking someone for help when we need it and trying new things, even if we feel scared!
Feeling scared is often a sign that we are doing something challenging and it is completely normal to feel this way. Even though it can feel uncomfortable, being brave and facing these difficulties can also help us to learn and grow (both physically and emotionally). This can mean we need to step outside our comfort zone at times to be able to overcome challenges, but it is important to remember that being brave does not mean we have to cope alone.
Our Tips for Being Brave:
- Set yourself a goal to try something new. Create a plan to break your goal down into smaller, more achievable steps! This can help your goal to feel less overwhelming.
- Take chances and make mistakes! Sometimes it is helpful to fail, so you can practise being brave. Try something you have been wanting to try and take that chance to move out of your comfort zone. You might even find that it wasn’t as bad as you thought it would be.
- Practise positive self-talk to help develop your bravery. Repeat these sentences to yourself or out loud – ‘I can do hard things’; ‘ I try my best’; ‘I can enjoy challenge’. You might want to write positive statements on post-it notes and stick them around your mirror so you can remind yourself of them every day!
- Ask for help when you need it from someone you trust. Taking the step to talk to someone is one of the bravest things you can do!
- Strike a power pose! Standing up tall with your feet apart, your head held high and with your hands on your hips can help make you feel more confident and ready to take on a challenge. What pose makes you feel more confident?
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