Courage can look very ordinary. Asking a question. Going to a class. Saying hello first. Choose a small action that feels interesting and manageable, and give yourself permission to stop or change the plan.
Monday & Tuesday: open a door
Send a low-pressure message to someone you would enjoy catching up with: “I thought of you when I saw this. Fancy a coffee sometime?” Then ask one genuine follow-up question in an everyday conversation. Leave room for the other person to decline or keep it brief.
Wednesday & Thursday: be a beginner
Find a public workshop, local club, or online discussion on a subject you are curious about. Read the practical details before registering. If attending feels too big, your first experiment can be asking the organiser a question. On Thursday, give one specific, sincere compliment about something someone made or contributed.
Friday & Saturday: offer an invitation
Suggest a simple, time-bounded plan: a 30-minute walk in a public place, a daytime coffee, or a short online conversation. Say what you have in mind so the other person can make an informed choice. Avoid sharing a home address with someone you have just met.
Sunday: count the attempts
Write down what you tried and what you learned. A declined invitation still counts as an attempt. Some actions will fit you; others will not. Choose one you would like to repeat, scale it down if necessary, and let the rest go. This is a curiosity practice, not a treatment programme or a performance test.
Which one small invitation could you make this week?
