Hi lovelies,
Life has the ability, at times, to stop us from feeling good about ourselves. We can feel down and fearful of so many different components. And this idea of fear is something that can be harnessed for the power of good. But when we are feeling fearful, whether it's about something specific, like a phobia, or we are feeling this never-ending surge of anxiety within us, what does it take for us to stop being scared?
Notice the Fears
Being aware is the first step. Think about everything that is stopping you from feeling happy. For example, if you are fearful of getting behind the wheel of a car, you can start by observing that you are fearful of this. Many people would argue that being fearful of driving is about getting used to the skill, but we can always counteract this with the abundance of car accident attorneys out there! But when we are talking about something as common as driving, we have to remember that observing the fears is the first step to realizing this is something that's stopping us from being happy. When you notice them, you might come to the realization that these fears can be dismantled. Something like driving is quite a common anxiety, but the fact that a lot of people do this is a testament to the fact that it can be overcome. Fears are only powerful in your mind.
Admitting You Are Scared of Certain Things
Many people know what they are scared of but they do not want to admit it. But admitting to yourself is so important. Denial means you are running away rather than facing your fears. We can be in denial for many reasons, such as for fear of losing face or thinking that we can block it out of our minds. But after you observe and notice your fears now you can start to dismantle them. We have to remember that if we won’t admit we are fearful of something, we are putting up a blockade between us and a better outcome. Resisting this will only give the fear more power.
Making the Choice You Don't Want to Be Afraid Anymore
Some people are sick and tired of being sick and tired. So many people get fed up with living in fear of something, and when we understand where our fears are coming from, we are able to dismantle the process and make it less overwhelming or intimidating. But we also need to remember that we will have to make a choice to stop being scared. Sometimes, it's the barrier between us and our fear that is stopping us. While ripping the band-aid off is not always going to remove the fear instantly, it will push it in the right direction. Because fears can drive our lives, we need to examine where the fears are taking us, and if we decide that these fears are not going to overtake our lives anymore or this is the best start to being a whole new version of ourselves.
