Any ideas on how to not be a coward?

I always feel like I am coward.

When it comes to people and their emotions. When it comes to decisions that affect my future.

This is a behavoir pattern and as such I should be able to change it.

I have tried to be more direct to people regarding emotions. As to decisions that will impact my future, I am unsure as to where to start.

Then I wonder when I will actually stop being shackled by my fears and when I will start feeling brave and strong, mentally and emotionally. In other words when I will stop feeling like a weak coward. Where I won’t be the person inhibiting my own life.

On the other hand I don’t want to be so rash as to void common sense. How do I work towards a balance?