Courage is a personality quality that everyone possesses, but it sometimes fades because of bad experiences or memories. _  (1)  _. By identifying the source of any lack of courage and actively changing your behavior, you can build courage.

   Determine your specific fears. People are often reluctant to admit that they are afraid of something and this may be weakening theft confidence and courage. In order to begin building courage, you need to determine your specific fear. _  (2)  _, This may help you to develop a plan to overcome them and build your courage.

   Recognize your courage. Just as it's important to identify your fears, you should also recognize that you also possess courage in many situations. _  (3)  _. It can help you to figure out how to apply this quality to situations in your life that cause timidity (胆怯). It can also help you to develop your behavior and begin building courage in every aspect of your life.

   Develop a concrete plan to build your courage. Once you've identified your specific fears and recognized situations where you exhibit courage, write out your plan to build your courage and update it when necessary. _  (4)  _, for it helps you stay on track if you have setbacks and see your progress over time.

   Avoid comparing yourself to others, livery person is different and comparing yourself to other people can minimize your self-confidence. Focusing on yourself and not comparing yourself to others is essential to building your confidence and courage.

   _  (5)  _. Two characteristics of a courageous person are that they not only have confidence, but also they believe in their ability to succeed and overcome fears. By cultivating and projecting confidence in yourself, you set yourself on the path to build and maintain courage.