05/12/2022
Little Acts of Bravery.
We're conditioned to think of bravery as large, heroic acts. But bravery can come in small but profound steps towards where we want to go, and often these small steps are more important than the biggest leaps.
Little acts of bravery
Showing up - Sometimes, simply showing up is all it takes to make a step towards where you want to go.
Being honest - Opening yourself up, expressing how you feel or what you want to achieve.
Doing 1 thing - Taking one, small steps towards where you want to go is an act of bravery.
Being realistic - Fantasising is a form a denial as it stops you having to do anything. Being realistic with yourself is an act of bravery.
Facing criticism - Doing something means you’re opening yourself up to criticism. That in itself is an act of bravery.
Why little acts of bravery matter
In all research on habit formation and achievement - small, but regular steps have a bigger impact than huge gestures that then fizzle out.
Taking small steps can actually feel harder than grand gestures because you’re psychologically admitting you’re on a long journey rather than waving a magic wand.
Little acts of bravery come in all shapes and sizes, and that’s the point. They’re your acts of bravery, not what others expect of you.
Coaching questions
What thing you want to achieve is scarring you are the moment?
What small act of bravery could you commit to today that would help?
What’s the worst that could happen?
How would you feel if you took this small act of courage?
If your future self could see you now, what would they tell you?