Newsletter: Choosing courage
This week, we're talking about courage, one of the most important qualities for living a New Happy life. Read on for some inspiring stories from our community, insights from our podcast on how to increase your confidence, and much more.
Also, we've got something really cool coming for you this week. Make sure you're following us on TikTok to see it first 👀
Have a good week,
Stephanie Harrison, founder of The New Happy
This Week
Are you waiting for the fear to go away before you do the thing?
This is a common mistake we make with fear. The truth is that it doesn't go away. We simply figure out how to face it. Courage involves acknowledging the very real presence of the fear, and taking action alongside of it. It can be terrifying, but you can do it.
Try This
Here's our three-part process for practicing courage:
· Face it: Give it a name; what, exactly, is the fear? Say it out loud or write it down.
· Remind yourself: When have you overcome scary things in the past?
· The smallest step: What's the smallest step you can take towards it? Now, take it.
Community
What's something brave you did recently?
"Confronted a bully."
"Admit to myself that I need to go back to therapy."
"Walked away from a domestic situation after 25 years."
"Signed up for a weekly sports class without knowing anyone there."
"Quit a job that didn't align with me."
"Started a run group in my community."
"Exposing myself slowly to heights (I have acrophobia.)"
"Contributed my ideas in a meeting."
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I hope these stories of courage remind you of what you're capable of, too. They show us what it looks like to put courage into action: we face our fears, we take one step towards them, and we keep doing it until it's no longer necessary.
More From Our Community
· Woolybubs: Baby shoes take 40 years to break down. Jesse and Megan invented an environmentally-friendly baby shoe that dissolves in boiled water in just 40 minutes.
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Inspiration
1. How to fall back in love with reading (Vox) — Prioritize the joy of reading.
2. Talk to strangers on vacation (Washington Post) — Connect with the locals.
3. This map shows you where notable people are from (Github) — Circle the world.
Thank you for reading
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