15 Nov How to Face Your Fears and Move Forward
What if you didn’t fear fear?
What if you accepted that fear (and anxiety) was a normal part of life?
What if, instead of allowing fear to stop you from doing what you wanted or needed to do you were able to do those things despite the fear?
Don’t wait for NO fear before doing things; live life despite fear!
via Thrive Global by Rebecca Muller
We all experience moments of fear in our lives. At work, we might be scared of speaking up or giving honest feedback. In our relationships, we might fear moving to the next step, or being vulnerable with our partners. Researchers have found that “anticipatory fears,” the predictions we make based on our fears, can end up holding us back from taking action, and cause us to remain frozen in place. But when we can take a minute to pause and empower ourselves to move forward in those moments, we can unlock our potential.
We asked our Thrive community to share with us the tips that have helped them overcome fear in their lives. Which of these strategies will you try?
Start with one small step
“When I was starting my business, I made a pact with a dear friend who was also contemplating a life-changing decision. We agreed to pursue the fear and committed to taking one small step in that direction every day, believing that even small steps can lead to big destinations! Today, she’s created a life in the city of her dreams and I’m doing the work I was put on this earth to pursue.”
—Stacy Cassio, CEO, Charlotte, NC
Remind yourself how good you’ll feel afterwards
“One tip that I use to help me face my fears is reminding myself how good I feel after I face the fear. I always feel very proud and brave after completing something scary, and those are feelings I look forward to when I’m anticipating something scary. Those good feelings are kind of like a reward after doing it.”
—Sarah Rudman, healthcare operations, Boston, MA
… keep reading the full & original article HERE