I want to try some things that i normally wouldnt consider doing. I tend to stay too much in my normal routine and believe that i cant do some things that im not familiar with or scared to try.....
2007-02-24 13:48:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I have those feelings to sometimes.
Basically I just tell myself the following...
You only live once.
Nobody got anywhere without taking risks.
Am I going to have a good time?
What's the worst that could happen? If I do something stupid, am I going to remember this 6 weeks from now? 6 months? 6 years?
Everyone who got good at doing things had to work up the courage to do it. If anyone laughs at me for being stupid, they're probably insecure with themselves and wish they had the courage that I had, and they are way beneath me. If they aren't going to be nice to me, they're not worth worrying about.
2007-02-24 14:13:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do it in small steps. For example, I am not a runner, and I am a little overweight, but i joined a gym anyway. On the treadmil, I will run slowly, and slow down to a walk often, but it gets easier as i keep it up. I also remeber when I took track and field when I was a highschool freshman. I sucked. The only person who came in after me in a race was the girl with Down Syndrome. I ended up quiting the team, but she kept it up, even though she came in last in everything she tried, every time she tried it. I realized that I had every advantage in the world just by being "normal", but that girl had more courage and determination than anyone else I have ever known. I take my courage from her example. Sometimes you just have to see courage in someone else before you realize what it is.
2007-02-24 21:56:54 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that if you really think about it, you realise that the new experience is unlikely to have any lasting damaging effects on you and your life. (Apart from drugs of course, which can kill you quick as look at you, or make you an addict). But a new challenge like a new hobby, or trying hot-air ballooning or moving to a new city or something, is very unlikely to kill you or hurt you. It's scary cos it's new and different, but not scary in a "it's gonna hurt" way, just in a "Oh Gosh, I'm gonna make a fool of myself" way. And if you think about it, most anybody who's going to see you make a fool of yourself (which is unlikely in itself) will forget about it in a day or two anyway! And remember that quite often new experiences turn into new ways to have fun and new hobbies! Go out and try the new stuff and have fun!
2007-02-24 22:58:16 · answer #3 · answered by CheeseFest 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find the courage with God..for he guide me all the way to do things that I really want to do.When I set my mind to do something I stick to it and make sure that I accomplish that thing.I help my self and God helps me.And my dad have always thought me to "never give up on something I've started..and someone who gives up is a looser"..So remember u can do anything as long as u don't give up...build the courage,strength and wisdom..for u can do all things through Christ which strength u...and I believe in u Mr.White that u can do things that u really want to do..as long as u determined its ..whatever it is u want to do..chow..
2007-02-25 18:49:17 · answer #4 · answered by Annabella 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to enjoy being challenged. I tend to obsess a bit over things I have a hard time accomplishing. I will keep at it and keep at it until I get it right. For me it's not the challenge as much as I hate admitting that I can't do it.
2007-02-24 21:58:31 · answer #5 · answered by CC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fear is a question : What are you afraid of, and why ? Just as the seed of health is in illness, because illness contains information, your fears are a treasure house of self-knowledge if you explore them.
I have ACCEPTED fear as a part of life specifically the fear of CHANGE. I have gone ahead despite the pounding in the heart that says : turn back !
2007-02-24 22:00:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excellent question. It's been my experience that you have to jump head first and worry about the fear later. By then, it's gone. Good luck to you.
P.S. Hats off to Sylph. Hers really is the best answer. Kudos to the girl with Downs Syndrome and all like her who inspire those who are disadvanted by their advantage.
2007-02-24 21:51:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, you give up the investment you've made in things you "normally wouldnt consider doing"...........
Second, you give up your "normal routine"..........
Third, you give up your belief that you "cant do some things".............
Fourth, you acknowledge you have fears, and you go for it anyway.
If you can do these 4 things, you wont have any problem uinderstanding courage.
2007-02-24 22:01:21 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask yourself: what do I want more, the thrill of knowing what I can accomplish or remain to wonder of what might have been.
The trick is to be brutally honest with yourself. Once you have your answers then you know what you have to do.
2007-02-24 22:00:35 · answer #9 · answered by Imogen Sue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I try to think about all the amazing things I have done, and how they were once scary and intimidating,too.
Try it out.
Good luck.
2007-02-24 21:52:11 · answer #10 · answered by Croa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋