“Learning how to handle worries so you can develop everyday bravery can be incredibly freeing, as it reduces frustration and regret”
The word ‘bravery’ tends to conjure up images of firefighters rushing into burning buildings, or other powerful symbols of going above and beyond for the benefit of others. But while those icons are compelling – who doesn’t want to be a hero? – there is another kind of bravery. It’s one we all need for both mental and physical health. It’s what you draw upon when you’ve set goals or ambitions that you deeply want to achieve, but have a loud inner critic in your head that tells you all the reasons why you can’t. It’s what’s known as ‘everyday bravery’.
You might want to lift heavier weights in the gym, or risk trying to set a new running PB, but feel frozen by the fear of what happens if you fail. Will others judge, laugh or pity
