You visualize taking action. But thinking about it grips you with fear.
This GenuLines report can help you take action while putting fear on the back foot.
Taking Action Even When You’re Scared to Death
Fear is a normal emotion. Sometimes it can be beneficial because it makes you aware of risks.
It also keeps you alert, and improves mental focus.
But too much fear will have the opposite effect. Don’t fret since even the most successful people experience this feeling. The key is to prevent it from dictating your actions.
The many shades of fear
This human emotion isn’t all black and white. Fear can take many forms. They range from mild anxiety to downright debilitating over thinking under certain circumstances.
It can protect you from danger and stop impulsive behaviors. But because it’s closely tied into your gut instinct, it can also help you improve your decision.
Not all types of fear are good for you. In fact, this emotion often does more harm than good.
It can stop you from reaching your full potential, fuel procrastination.
It can cause stress
Let’s say you want to quit your nine to five job and start a creative agency or work as a freelance web designer. You might be afraid that you’ll lose time and money if things don’t workout as you planned.
But what if you won’t have enough clients? Or what if you get sick and can’t work anymore?
The risks are real, so it’s normal to experience fear. But you’ll never know what you’re missing if you don’t try.
Who knows, you might have a huge success and build a loyal customer base five years from now. You could have enough money to buy the home of your dreams.
Do you want to live your life wondering what if?
How to Conquer Your Fear
No matter how hard you try, you’ll never be able to get rid of fear completely. Instead, you can make it your ally.
Picture yourself reaching your goal whatever it is. Imagine a worst-case scenario then come up with a backup plan.
Ask yourself: what are the facts? Am I making assumptions? What’s the best thing that can happen? Who can I call for help?
Use your fear as a source of guidance. Assess your inner fears and seek possible solutions.
Using our example above, you could start a web design side hustle to complement to your regular job. This way, if your business fails, you’ll still have an income.
If it keeps growing, turn it into a full time job. With this approach, you’ll get to do what you want and mitigate risks.
JohnK 2-14-2022
Overheard: “A man that flies from his fear may find that he has only taken a short cut to meet it.” ~ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Children of Húrin
RSS - Posts
Have your say!