Saturday, June 25, 2005
Conquering the Fear Within
I have a tendency to dream really big, thinking of all the things I wish to do, the places I wish to go and where I wish to be in future times to come. BUT and that’s a big “but”, with the excitement of developing and thinking of my dreams also comes the most gut wrenching fear imaginable… the “What if I can’t make my dreams a reality?”, “What if I fail?”, “Can I really do this?” type of fear.
Does that sound familiar?
I realize that I am not alone in feeling fears, especially when it comes to change. Everyone has fears and change can be a very scary prospect. It’s that fear of the unknown that kicks in and grabs you right in the gut. So what do you do about it? How do you move past the fear and on to the good stuff?
Time to Face the Fear
First it is important to realize that change is good, dreams are wonderful and fear is something to leverage rather than get caught up in. Fear does not have to hold you hostage and can even act as a motivator.
When fear rears its ugly head, give the following suggestions a try:
1) Write your fears down on a piece of paper. Really think and feel them through ..What do they look like? Where do they come from? Why do they scare you so much? Get it all down on paper.
2) Next to each fear, write down the worst thing that could possibly happen if that fear became a reality.
3) Then for every fear try to create a positive thought or even an affirmation that you can think or say when that fear is present.
4) Visualize the fear as an object that can’t hurt you, one that you can discard, for example, see the fear as a piece of paper that you rip to shreds. (If it helps take the piece of paper where you have written down your fears and literally rip it to pieces or even set it aflame.)
I invite you to challenge your fear and stare it square in the eye. Realize that you do not have to face fear alone. Understand and feel that you can make your dreams a reality, accept change and move forward in spite of fear. You have what it takes within you!
As always, if something about this entry has triggered a thought, feeling, suggestion, question or comment, please feel free to share. I welcome your contributions always.
Until next time, be well…
Pam
Recommended Reading
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway
Overcoming Fears: Creating Safety for You and your World
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