How do you practice courage with confidence when fear is in the mix? 

Leading with courage means taking decisive action even though you're afraid, worried, or overwhelmed.

Here are 4 inspiring thoughts on cultivating courage to help you keep fear in check.

1 - Action from the Heart

Living with courage involves taking heartfelt action.

Courage means "to act from the heart" and is related to the word cultivate.  Courage is to plow the ground of the heart and then to act. - Sister Fran Ferder, FSPA

2 - Energy and Strength

Courage is the muster, the energy to push you through the door of the unknown even when you can't see the other side. 

The paradox of courage is that it can only be displayed when fear is at its peak. - Dr. Sean Hatt

3 - Empowerment Within and for Others

Courage also gives you the strength to help others along the way.

Encouragement is rooted in the word courage.  To "encourage" means to internalize courage and then share it with others. - Sister Fran Ferder, FSPA

4 - Action when Fearful

Courage is fear with sneakers on; it means stepping into your truth and leading with action while bringing fear along for the ride.

Scared is what you're feeling.  Brave is what you're doing. -  Emma Donoghue, Room