A modern kind of bravery
Let nothing get in the way of your day
Do you feel brave as you run for a bus? What about when you catch it? Or as we juggle life in all its glorious mess?
We think we are all naturally brave and sometimes it is those everyday victories that we need to celebrate a little bit more; from smashing your to-do list before the kids wake up to taking the stairs instead or the lift!
There are no shortcuts here, just healthy habits to maximise your day. We’re with you every step of the way, by your side to help you stay hydrated all day – so you have the energy to be on top of your game from the moment you wake up.
Modern bravery
Our ideas of bravery are changing. Out with the dramatic and death-defying, in with being naturally driven to do more every day. Dropping the kids off at school on time, cycling or walking to work - no matter what the weather. Just Like our water, working its way through the beautiful Ochil Hills – slowly, strongly, persevering in the face of obstacles – our bravery is small, everyday acts, dealing with whatever life throws at you and making the most of it.
Yet nearly 40% of the people we polled do not consider themselves brave. They swallow that fear when giving a presentation at work and see going on a first date as just a fact of life. Something you do, even though it’s terrifying. We say this is brave.
We spoke to the public to tell us more about what they consider to be every day acts of bravery. The results uncovered things you might not expect or even realise are brave - proving that today’s definition of everyday bravery really is changing, Here’s how. (see the full list below.)
Being yourself
Expressing yourself, wearing whatever you want, even if it is those six inch heels on a night out! With this power, anything is possible. And having the confidence to go it alone; be it on a trip abroad or to the cinema to see a film you really fancy. Give yourself a pat on the back for honest self expression.
Make the first move
Asking someone out on a date, making the first move, becoming more than friends – these actions require a leap of faith, a leap of confidence, an act of bravery. We are at our most vulnerable, but also our most driven – so take a deep breath, remember you look radiant and start that conversation.
Speaking up
Work is central to most people’s lives and is often the focus of our greatest challenges. Or for some, being a fulltime parent presents everyday challenges. Speaking up about the actions of a boss, colleague or fellow school parent was rated the number one act of bravery in our poll, with giving a presentation coming in close second. Changing careers or retraining, even quitting your job for quality family time, are acts that many of us undertake – and even more of us dream of. If only we had the time, the energy, the drive…
Everyday brave
So get your kids to school on time, speak up in that meeting or just deal with life’s admin as best you can. Have the thirst to make the most of every challenge and turn every day into a good day. Let nothing get in the way of your day!
Are you brave by nature? Take our quiz to find out!
TOP 50 SIGNS YOU ARE A MODERN BRAVE
- Speaking up about your boss, colleague or the school rep's actions
- Giving a presentation at work
- Going on holiday on your own
- Sticking up for someone
- Standing up for yourself and your values
- Making the first move on a date
- Changing careers or retraining
- Trying something you've never done before i.e. a Zumba class/HIT
- Asking for help
- Quitting your job
- Owning up to a mistake
- Going out for a meal on your own
- Going into a pub on your own
- Disagreeing with your boss or colleague in a meeting
- Dating after a divorce or bad break-up
- Asking for a pay rise
- Voicing your opinion about something you're passionate about
- Going to the cinema on your own
- Saying 'no' more
- Saying I'm sorry
- Breaking up with someone
- Going travelling
- Attending a job interview
- Admitting to your mates that you just don't want to go to something you're invited to instead of making up an excuse/bailing at the last minute
- Not holding in your emotions and letting loose
- Asking someone out on a date
- Confronting a troll online
- Being outspoken about politics
- Sending a risky email to the whole company
- Asking people to move down on the train
- Going to a new exercise class on your own
- Saying 'yes' more
- Asking for feedback
- Talking face to face rather than through technology
- Letting your child go out on their own for the first time
- Letting people go through the photos in your phone
- Getting a makeover or changing your look
- Flashing your lights at another car which has just pulled out on you
- Adding someone (as a friend) on social media after you've met
- Starting a new hobby from scratch
- Becoming more than friends
- Going out without make-up
- Starting the conversation first once you've got a match on a dating app
- Volunteering to help out with school events/trips
- Leaving your car with no parking ticket to do something quickly
- Wearing Lycra in public
- Swiping right on a dating app
- Not putting a filter on a selfie
- Crossing the road when the red man is showing
- Taking a sick day for a reason other than sickness