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Have you ever felt helpless and vulnerable, but afraid of facing this brutal fact of life?

That's why I'm writing some articles about situations that can paralyze us in some way, and how to cope with them. At least it worked for me.? Hope you enjoy it!

COURAGE, a stoicism virtue that helps us overcome challenging moments in our lives.??

Sometimes when we talk about courage, it feels like we have to be a cold, insensitive, aggressive person.? Nevertheless, courage in the sense of an endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings or complaint takes into account levity, actions of respect, happiness, as well as harmony.

Therefore, how do we deal with those challenges or painful situations?

1. Understanding and being aware of those moments and how it triggers undesirable emotions such as a mix of feelings of fear, helplessness and loneliness is the first stage of the process.
2. Second stage is to remember that it is possible to rationalize the problem by taking a very deep breath and clearing our mind. Once we have grounded those emotions, from then on we can take the actions needed.
3. Why is it so hard to ask for help? Here comes the third stage, ask for help!? You may be astonished to see how many people would love to help you and are waiting for the opportunity to do so.
4. Finally the fourth stage: Separate an agenda for yourself. Don’t get me wrong, this is really hard to do! We need plenty of courage to book a time for ourselves and actually use that time for yourself. Why is this so important? Well, we need to recharge our batteries. Practicing the technique of mindfulness or just simply hanging out with loved ones are great ways to recharge. Personally, riding my bike in the park rest and relaxes me in order to regain my energy and strength. It′s all about taking that time to rest, relax and restore yourself from the stresses of life.

?It’s a learning journey to see that every challenge we face has at least two possibilities.

I invite you to start looking at your challenges in a different and positive perspective. Embrace the trials of life and grow with them. This is essential for personal growth.

Next article, we’ll talk about the second virtue that arose on my journey -TEMPERANCE.

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This article was written and revised by:

Ruriko Ohara PMO, business transformation, innovation and leadership development enthusiast: love to connect with people, share experiences and learn by interacting with all generations, experienced and/or beginners professionals.

Kimberly Franklin An Instructional Consultant and Teacher with a personal mission to help international students learn English fluently and conquer their fears of this language. Passionate about cultures, languages, and?mental development, I try to provide information along with resources to help others improve their careers and lives.