The Resilient Mindset: Courage

Resilient Mindsets are attitudes that open doorways to what is possible.

How can I be courageous?

Courage is about listening to my truth.

Courage is knowing what I feel and feeling it fully.

Courage is taking a step toward living my truth.

Courage is honoring healthy boundaries.

What does Courage look like?

The Resilient Mindset of Courage helps us listen to our heart (our feelings and values) and take a stand to become a better version of ourselves.

Feeling what my heart is telling me.
Listening to my inner wisdom.
Speaking and acting in ways that honor my values and boundaries.
Taking a stand for a worthy purpose.

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Feeling — Knowing — Speaking Up

Resources for the Resilient Mindset of Courage

Books

Adults

The Four Pivots: Reimagining Justice, Reimagining Ourselves by Shawn Ginwright
Pause, Rest, Be: Stillness Practices for Courage in Times of Change by Octavia F. Raheem
Facing Adversity: Stories of Courage and Inspiration by Jeffrey L. Gurian
Finding Inner Courage by Mark Nepo
The Courage Journal

Teens

The Best at It by Maulik Pancholy Age 10- 14
Paws of Courage: True Tales of Heroic Dogs that Protect and Serve by Nancy Furstinger and Ronald Aiello Age 10+
Rima’s Rebellion: Courage in a Time of Tyranny by Margarita Engle Age 12+

Children

Max the Brave by Ed Vere, Age 2-5
I Am Courage: A Book of Resilience by Susan Verde Age 4-8
When You Are Brave by Pat Zietlow Miller Age 4-8

Podcast

Articles

There is no substitute for courage. Here’s why. by Candace Doby
How to Find Your Inner Courage by Andrea Lynette

Videos