Fear is the biggest roadblock to success. Fear is a constant companion if you're attempting to grow and achieve. The most successful people are often those that manage fear most effectively. Those that manage fear poorly are often the least successful. Learning to push beyond fear is a valuable skill that greatly increases your odds of success. There is an acronym for fear. Forget everything and run or face everything and recover. Facing your fear is a big part of recovery.
Our bodies are designed to protect us. Fear is part of that
design, so it does suit a purpose. But our body's goal is for survival only,
not to thrive, challenge or become successful. So it is important first to
recognize which is a real physical threat and which is merely psychological.
Here are some techniques to help you overcome the non-threatening psychological
fear.
Conquer your fear and
achieve success:
1. Control your thoughts. It's
possible to think about anything you choose. The best way to stress
yourself is to think about stressful things. You're not more effective when you're
afraid. You're less. That doesn't mean you should bury your head in the sand,
but put yourself in a frame of mind that makes you most able to deal with the
situation.
2. Consider the worst. Take a moment to
consider the worst likely outcome. Can you handle it? Can you maneuver in a way
that makes the worst outcome manageable? If you know you can handle the worst,
there's no reason to be afraid.
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Be prepared for the worst, and you'll find it
rarely occurs.
3. Breathe. Focus on your breath and slow
your mind. Your mind will take reality and run wild with it. Focusing on your
breath will calm your mind, and reality remains. When stress is at your
doorstep, just stop and breathe.
4. Imagine a positive outcome. Raise
the level of your expectations. Your fear will melt away if you expect
something positive to happen. Create a future that you find exciting and
visualize your fear away.
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Repeat this exercise several times a day.
Eventually, you'll begin to believe it.
5. Exercise. Physical exertion is an
excellent way to burn away your fear. It's hard to feel afraid when you're
exhausted!
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Go for a quick run, a long walk, or lift
weights. When you're pleasantly out of breath, you'll find your fear has
lessened.
6. Get support. Talk to a friend or a
mentor. Be choosy! Some of your friends and family are more supportive than
others. Find someone going through the same thing and console each other.
Online forums can be helpful, and you can remain anonymous.
7. Understand that change and fear go hand in
hand. There's a reason to be excited when you're afraid: You may be at the beginning of a great change in your life.
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Nothing seems to change when you're comfortable
100% of the time. Be excited that you're doing something that creates feelings
of fear. Your life may be about to change for the better.
8. Make a list of the benefits of moving
forward. Create a long list of the positive results that could result from
being brave. Give yourself several reasons to motivate yourself. For example, if
you're starting a new business:
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Create a higher income.
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Do something you love.
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Finally, realize your dream of being an
entrepreneur.
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Not to mention you'll have the amazing
experience of overcoming your fear!
9. Do it anyway. Fear is a lousy reason
for not doing something. It's not a good excuse, though it is a socially
acceptable one. Be brave and resolve to do the thing you fear. It
will be easier the next time. Build your tolerance to fear by facing
fear daily.
Do you allow fear to determine your actions? Fear
is a self-imposed roadblock on the path to progress. Developing the
skill to handle fear appropriately is necessary to move forward in any aspect
of life, especially for someone in recovery from drugs/alcohol. When you feel
fear, you're on the verge of making a significant change in your life. Get
excited!
As always, stay
blessed and live your life Enthusiastically!!
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