ย The Courage To Do Anything, an Introverts Guide
Introverts are often accused of being quiet and shy. We are depicted as not being willing or open to trying new things. We are categorized as not having the courage to come out of our comfort zone and experience new horizons. Courage has often been associated with extroversion and admired as a valuable trait โ even one of the most important virtues to possess.
The fact is, being courageous is not something that is only bestowed upon gregarious personality types. We are all human and can exhibit courage when we desire something in our lives that requires us to move past our fears and take action no matter how uncomfortable it may be at the time.
If there is something you want to have in your life but feel blocked by negative beliefs or fears, take a look at the following tips to learn how to find the courage to do anything.
The Courage To Do Anything – Face Your Fears Head On
The first tip for getting over your fears is to face them head on. Fear is a natural response. Your brain creates a stress inducing hormone called cortisol, when presented with a situation that scares you, and protects you from harm. You donโt want to ignore your fears, they are valid. What you want to do is evaluate that fear and see if it is a real threat or just something you want to avoid so that you donโt feel uncomfortable. Most fear is irrational, so if itโs blocking you from your prize, push through that sucker head on!
When you avoid your fears, you are actually giving it more power to keep you from taking action in your life and business. By deliberately exposing yourself to your fears, you are showing your brain that you can survive the situation. You are presenting your mind with the idea that the situation that you were so afraid of was nothing but a figment of your imagination.
Remember, what we think and believe creates our reality.
Over time, you will train your brain to feel more comfortable in the situations that previously caused you dread. So, the first step in finding courage is to face your fears.
Fear smashing tip: if you dislike large groups, but you know that thereโs something for you there that will get you closer to your dream, donโt turn it down, just GO!
The Courage To Do Anything – Talk It Out
The next tip for finding courage is to talk to someone. Us introverts often find it difficult to discuss ourย feelings, but you may find it easier when talking with your BFF or a close family member. Talk to them about your fears, they can help you come to the realization that the situation does not have to be as scary as you thought.
Or they might irritate you with their rational thinking, so positive self talk is also an option! Lol You know how you are. Wink-wink
The Courage To Do Anything – Sayโฆ “Not Right Now!” To Your
Comfort Zone
Another suggestion that introverts will find useful is to get outside of your comfort zone. Try something fun that youโve always wanted to do but didnโt do because you were scared. It has to be something fun! Just say to yourself, “just for right now Iโm going to put that whole comfort zone thingy on hold and take a chance.” Similar to facing your fears, getting outside of your comfort zone means experimenting with new situations. Start small and with something youโve always wanted to do. These small steps will go a long way towards showing your brain that fear can be conquered.
Harlem Duets was my very first acting gig!
Personal example: I took an acting class because I loooved movies (and secretly fantasized about being an actress). I wanted to break my fear of public speaking and had zero desire to take a boring speaking course. That first class was terrifying, but that irrational fear was getting in the way of what I wanted so I said “not right now” to my comfort zone and dove in.
Best thing I ever did!
The Courage To Do Anything – Build Your Confidence On The Regular
All of these steps are geared towards building your confidence. If you do not feel confident in a specific setting, fake it, yes- I said fake it! I know I will get some flack from some of my fellow introverts for this, but faking it is a good way to trick your brain, and those around you, into thinking that you are completely comfortable with a situation. Now Iโm not in any way, shape, or form saying to pretend to be an extrovert!
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Noooo!
Iโm simply saying, if you are trying to achieve a goal that you want really bad, then dudeโฆ donโt let it pass you by because youโre afraid to do it or because it may appear to be an extrovert quality and that by doing it youโre not being authenticโฆ
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Listen, you are a brilliant introvert, but introvert does not mean shy and is not some condition that needs to be overcome. As introverts, we process and react to our surroundings differently; we need time alone to re-energize from certain situations. So put your big girl panties on and go do that uncomfortable thingโฆ then go home and take a nap! Eventually, your brain will fall for the trick and you will no longer need to fake it โ you will naturally feel more confident and in control in any setting.
Have faith in and be patient with yourself! I still have stuff Iโm not ready to jump into even though I know itโs where I need to go or what I need to be doing, but I will do it.
And you will too!
You already have the courage to do anything within you, I promise!
‘Til next time… ย April
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I seriously am in love with your website and your brand. This post was spot on. Awesome tips to really break through the fear ๐
Thank you so much Katherine! Means a lot coming from an awesome marketer like yourself! =)
Very awesome and encouraging April… I think we all have introverted feelings and this post will for sure help many. Thanks for sharing!
love this post….great job April…. courage is by definition having fear and overcoming it….. big difference between those people who are fearless and those people who are courageous…. thanks for sharing this
Love this!! After almost 20 years as a First Responder and keeping everything bottled up inside, it was actually networking that helped me open up and deal with the demons that EMS had brought on. Great article!!
Thank you April Marie!
Thank you Ron!
Glad you liked it Zach!
Absolutely love this! Super inspiring and I love your site! Thanks for sharing this… very interesting points to keep in mind!
April!
Love this post! The nature of the introvert can indeed be misunderstood. By clarifying the power that being an introvert can bring to a person and giving action steps where someone can get out of their way to express their personal greatness you are doing a service to many.
Looking forward to future posts!
Great advice!! Gotta face those fears head on!
Thank you for sharing, awesome post. Love you design also ๐
Awe, thanks so much Rancy! Took me years to understand my true nature, now I embrace it full on! =)
Thanks so much Meredith! =)
Thank you Jan! =)
Thank you Tom!! =)
Such a great article, loved reading it. I’m Introvert I think lol I’m quiet around new things but I’m always open to new opportunities and new adventure. Thank you for great tips.
Great post! As an introvert I struggle with taking action sometimes. Learning to overcome fear is a challenge but worth it!
Thank you Artur! Introverts are misunderstood and misrepresented! We think, process and do things differently than extroverts. But we are just as driven and passionate about what we want in life. =)
I love meeting fellow introverts! Thank you Heather!
This is a great post. I am definitely an introvert on a lot of levels. Maybe the acting lessons would be a great solution for me. I have done some seminars and business presentations and those are easy but the thought of making videos drives me nuts. Thanks for the great suggestions.
April that was very insightful… to tell you the truth as an extrovert, I personally also have internal struggles! You go girl! Don’t ever let fear conquer your dreams.
I always get inspired when I visit your site. Keep doing what you’re doing!
I know what you mean Diana! Stage acting… I had no problem, but put me in front of a camera to a commercial, It was horrible for me. I was online 3 years before I ever did a video for YouTube, now I’m very comfortable with it. Thank you for commenting!
Thank you Anna! There’s a little bit of introvert and extrovert in all of us! =)
Awesome training April! This will help a lot of introverts (I am a little too). Always gotta get out of our comfort zone!
Awesome blog April. Loved the picture too. ๐
Great tips about facing your fears head on and getting out of your comfort zone. This is something I’ve battled with and now I just say, to hell with fear I’m gonna do it anyway. Thanks for this motivation April!
I love your post April, it really helps to know the different personality types, that way we can adjust on how to work with people. When we know our own we can turn challenges and make them into a positive.
I so enjoyed this article. Thank you for sharing and I also went over the the Facebook page.
Upward and Onward!
Thank you Algia!
Lol! Thanks Jeff!
Thank you Kay!
Thank you Evelyn! So Glad you liked it!
Thanks Kimberly! =)
April this is such a great post and definitely hits home a little bit. I love the way you write. Thank you for the value
Glad you enjoyed it Andrew! Thank you for commenting!
Hi April,
Beautiful article, as an introvert I can totally relate.
Love your website, thank you for sharing!
“introvert does not mean shy and is not some condition that needs to be overcome. As introverts, we process and react to our surroundings differently; we need time alone to re-energize from certain situations. So put your big girl panties on and go do that uncomfortable thingโฆ then go home and take a nap!” This right here was so powerful and made me chuckle all at the same time. I’ve always know that I was an introvert yet I never considered myself shy so I can truly appreciate your blog post. Thank you for sharing this and making my day ๐
Lol! I’m glad you enjoyed it Amanda! Thank you for commenting!
Thank you Emi!
Great Job, April! Lot’s of value!
Thanks Kathy!