Courage Challenge

What is an example of courage?

• Running away from challenges

• Ignoring problems instead of facing them

• Standing up for what is right even when it is difficult or scary.

• Giving up easily when things get tough

Which of these is a way students can show courage?

• Ignoring a friend in need

• Running away from a difficult situation

• Standing up to a bully and supporting a classmate in need.

• Avoiding a challenging conversation

How can courage help you overcome challenges?

• Courage makes challenges easier to avoid

• Courage has no impact on overcoming challenges

• Courage leads to giving up when faced with obstacles

• Courage provides the motivation and resilience needed to tackle obstacles and persevere until they are overcome.

Why is it important to have courage?

• Courage is important for facing fears, taking risks, and overcoming obstacles.

• Courage is irrelevant in life

• Courage is only for the weak

• Courage leads to failure

Can you think of a famous person who demonstrated courage? Write their name below.

In what ways can you practice courage in your daily life?

• By always following the crowd and never taking a stand

• By facing fears, taking risks, standing up for beliefs, trying new things, and not being afraid to fail.

• By avoiding challenges and staying in your comfort zone

• By giving in to peer pressure and not asserting your beliefs

What are some common misconceptions about courage?

• Courage is only needed in extreme situations

• Courage is not the absence of fear, but the ability to act in spite of it. It can manifest in everyday actions and is often supported by a community or team.

• Courage is a genetic trait that you either have or don't

• Courage is always recognized and rewarded

Explain the impact of courage on personal growth.

• Courage has no impact on personal growth

• Courage leads to stagnation and lack of progress

• Courage helps individuals step out of comfort zones, face challenges, take risks, overcome fears, learn from failures, develop resilience, and ultimately grow personally.

• Courage causes individuals to regress instead of grow

Why is courage important in maintaining friendships?

• Courage is not important in maintaining relationships

• Courage leads to conflicts and therefore should be avoided in relationships

• Courage is important for expressing oneself honestly, setting boundaries, and addressing issues directly.

• Courage is only important in professional relationships, not personal ones

Share a story where you or someone you know displayed courage in a difficult situation.