Bravery & Courage | Ultimate Leadership Academy

What You'll Learn

Bravery isn't about never being scared - it's about doing something even when you ARE scared. Everyone feels fear, but courageous people choose to act anyway.

In this workshop, you'll learn that courage comes in many forms, how to face fears in small steps, and that being brave means different things in different situations.

Key Learning Points

1

Bravery = Action Despite Fear

Courage isn't the absence of fear - it's taking action even when you're scared. Everyone feels afraid sometimes!

2

Many Types of Courage

Physical courage (trying new activities), emotional courage (sharing feelings), social courage (making friends), moral courage (doing what's right).

3

Start Small, Build Big

You don't have to be brave all at once. Take small steps toward your fear. Each small brave act builds your courage muscle!

4

Failure is Part of Growth

Being brave means you might fail sometimes - and that's okay! Failure teaches you and makes you stronger for next time.

Activity 1: Types of Courage

Recognize different ways to be brave

Match each scenario to its type of courage. Bravery looks different in different situations!

💪 Physical Courage

Example: Trying out for a sports team, learning to ride a bike, going on a scary ride

❤️ Emotional Courage

Example: Sharing your feelings, admitting you were wrong, asking for help when struggling

👥 Social Courage

Example: Speaking in front of class, introducing yourself to new people, standing up for someone

⚖️ Moral Courage

Example: Telling the truth even when it's hard, not joining in mean behavior, admitting a mistake

Activity 2: The Courage Ladder

Build courage one step at a time

Pick something you're afraid of or want to do but feel nervous about. Break it down into small, manageable steps.

📚 Example: Fear of Public Speaking

Step 1: Read aloud to yourself at home
Step 2: Read to one family member
Step 3: Share in a small group (3-4 friends)
Step 4: Present to half the class
Step 5: Present to the whole class

🎯 My Courage Ladder:

What I want to be brave about:

Step 1 (Easiest):

Step 2:

Step 3:

Step 4:

Step 5 (Goal):

Activity 3: My Brave Moments

Celebrate times you've been courageous

You've been brave before, even if you didn't realize it! Think back and identify your courageous moments.

🏆 Times I've Been Brave:

A time I tried something new even though I was scared:

A time I stood up for myself or someone else:

A time I admitted I was wrong or asked for help:

A time I kept going even when things were hard:

💪 What This Proves:

You ALREADY have courage inside you! Every brave thing you've done in the past proves you can be brave again in the future. You're stronger than you think!

Activity 4: 7-Day Courage Challenge

Practice being brave every day

Challenge yourself to do one brave thing each day for a week. Start small and build up!

Day 1: Speak up in class or ask a question

Day 2: Say hi to someone you don't know well

Day 3: Try a new food or activity

Day 4: Share your opinion on something (respectfully)

Day 5: Admit a mistake or say sorry

Day 6: Do something you've been putting off because it seemed scary

Day 7: Stand up for someone or something you believe in

✍️ My Custom Courage Challenges:

Final Reflection

"What does courage mean to you now? How has your understanding of bravery changed? What's one brave thing you'll commit to doing this week?"

Congratulations!

You've completed the Bravery & Courage workshop

Learned different types of courage
Created your courage ladder
Celebrated your brave moments
Accepted the 7-day courage challenge

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