When we are afraid, our mind tells us that there is danger nearby, and it’s up to us to protect ourselves from this threat. Fear, however, does not always have to be detrimental and paralysing; it can motivate us and help us make important life decisions.
What is FEAR?
- Fear provides a purpose in life by motivating us to do things such as avoid situations that scare us
- It is common to live with fear all our lives and not even know it’s there
- When they get so intense that it clouds our judgment, we need to step back and figure out how to deal with them
How to Stop Struggling with Fear and Move Away from It
Here are a few steps to help you with your fear:
- Identify the fear
- Address the cause of the fear
- Face your fear head-on and be prepared for it to change shape
- Create a plan with steps you can take to reduce your fear over time.
- Find ways to distract yourself from dwelling on your fears by doing things that make you happy
- Build confidence in your ability to face fears as they come up, one at a time
Why stay stuck in fear?
- Many people think that this is what life is, that it’s only the lucky people who get to have a good life but this is not true
- Our era calls it the school of hard knocks. It’s what has given us resilience and strength in our life
- Regardless of how bad it is, most of us have stepped over the fear and those shit beliefs that were instilled in us by our parents. They gave us life
