If you were the bravest version of yourself today, what would you be doing?
Being brave means accomplishing your goals and following your dreams even though there is a part of you that is scared out of your mind. There are things that hold us back from reaching our goals. One of those can be fear. Students in middle school, high school, and college, experience fear on a regular basis.
Students’ Top Fears
- Fear of failure
- Fear they won’t be liked
- Fear they will get in trouble
- Fear of bullies
- Fear of talking to parents
- Fear of the future and life after graduation
- Fear of bad grades
- Fear of talking to teachers
- Fear of not being good enough
- Fear of not having enough money
Benefits of Fear
Fear is an emotion and emotions, whether negative or positive, remind us that we are human. Most fears are not real, but made-up. They are usually not true threats to your life and success. Being mindful of our fears and recognizing where they come from can help us work through challenges. Analyze why the fear is taunting you before it worsens. Facing our fears helps develop confidence. Confidence derives from achieving what we never thought possible. Listen to your fears and show it who’s boss!
How to be the bravest version of yourself.
Maybe it’s just by showing up to class on time, sitting down and doing the work, and sticking with it even when it feels scary and tough.
Maybe it’s by saying no to the things that will distract you from achieving your dreams and reaching your goals.
Maybe it’s by finally getting started on something new like a project or something new that you have been wanting to learn or improve upon.
Maybe it’s by reaching out to a friend, coach, or mentor, asking them for help, and giving yourself permission to not have to do this journey on your own anymore.
Your fears are not going to just vanish. It is human nature to experience fear. It will always be a part of your life. The biggest challenge is to be fearless. It’s to follow our dreams and continue to work towards our goals despite any fear we might have. Be brave.
Melanie Black is an Associate Certified Academic Life Coach and mindfulness educator. She is passionate about helping others and learning all she can in the process. With ten years of experience in the field of education, she is determined to help students succeed in school and life. “ One of my goals is to continue to be a humanitarian who helps our local community. I am passionate about my relentless pursuit of knowledge and desire to help others.“
