JVS Manual – Page 42. Ways to Help Take Risks
Recognize and accept uneasy feelings
Ö Making mistakes is OK
Ö Redefine success and failure:
o Success is learning
o Failure is not trying
Ö Get the facts
Ö Develop a plan
Ö Take small steps
Ö Practice taking risks where it is safe
Ö Ask for support
Ö Be patient – slow down
Ö Be persistent
Ö Be kind to yourself
Ö Back up plan
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