Bravery is Resilience in Motion
You're not born brave. You grow into it, usually without realizing. Every time you've faced the unknown, every moment you chose to step forward even though fear was sitting heavy in your chest - that was courage.
Fear exists to keep us safe. But these days, it mostly shows up when we're on the edge of something new. Growth feels like danger to your body, even when it's not. Remember the last time everything felt uncertain? New job, hard conversation, life-changing decision. Fear was loud. It gave you every reason to stay put. You moved anyway. You took a breath and stepped forward.
When fear shows up, resilience is what lets you take that first step. It's the quiet knowing that you've done hard things before. You can do this too. Resilience isn't about never feeling overwhelmed. You just know how to ground yourself when it hits. You trust that you'll figure it out, even when the path isn't clear yet. Every brave thing you've done made you more resilient. Every step forward, no matter how small, built that strength.
Here's what's happening in your body: fear fires up your amygdala, the part of your brain scanning for threats. That's what triggers the panic, even when you're safe. You can't turn it off. But you can calm it down. Breathwork helps. Grounding helps. Regulating your nervous system helps. When your body feels safe, you can think clearly instead of just reacting.
When fear shows up, pause. Listen to it. Ask what it's trying to protect. Fear usually points toward something that matters. Get curious. Ask what you might discover instead of only thinking about what could go wrong. Take small steps. Send the email. Ask for help. One action at a time. And celebrate yourself. We blow past our brave moments too fast. Stop and recognize what you did.
Think about a time you were scared but did it anyway. You spoke up. You tried something new. You stepped into the unknown. That was bravery. That was your resilience showing up. Fear doesn't go away. But you get better at moving through it.
What's one way you can honor your bravery today?
You are inspiring, you are loved, keep going!
XOXO,
Coach Coop
