Courage is not always loud. Most of the time it looks like getting up, showing up, and being kind when you are tired. Here are ten small acts that take real strength.
1. Say good morning to someone who looks tired
A simple hello can change a stranger’s whole day.
2. Make the first call you have been avoiding
Call the friend you miss. Make the appointment. Apologize if you owe one.
3. Tell someone one true thing you appreciate about them
Be specific. People remember it for years.
4. Turn off the news for one hour
You will come back to it calmer and clearer.
5. Help without being asked
Take out the trash, shovel the walk, or cover a shift for a coworker.
6. Speak up gently when something is not right
Courage can be a calm sentence said at the right time.
7. Do the hard task first
Get the big thing done before the noise of the day starts.
8. Forgive a small hurt
Let it go so it stops taking up room in your head.
9. Ask for help
Asking is a strength, not a weakness.
10. Send a Make Someone’s Day message
End the week by lifting someone else up.
You do not have to be brave all at once. Pick one act today. Then pick another tomorrow. That is how courage grows.
