Do you have a fear? When confronted with anything, do you experience shortness of breath, sweaty palms, or the want to pass out? Perhaps you’re experiencing fear. Our dread can take many different shapes and varies from person to person.
We all have fears. It is part of our being. Fear is usually viewed as an unpleasant emotion triggered by the fear that something or someone could be dangerous, could cause pain or threat.
Fear exists to protect us from harm. for instance, we are afraid of fire or illnesses because they pose danger to us. But, often, fear is provoked by something not tangible, which is only in our minds and is not logical. For instance, fear of the possibility of failure, or anxiety about speaking in public. These fears aren’t limiting and can be overcome and help us become more satisfied.
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What are the reasons you must overcome your fears?
If you aren’t able to overcome your fears that limit you they’ll hinder our personal and professional growth. It decreases your chances of accomplishing the majority of things you’d like to achieve. Fear stops you.
Be aware that fear is merely in the mind. However, there are many things that we can take to conquer the fears that hold you back from becoming the best version of yourself. The ability to overcome your fears is vital to live more fulfilled lives.
1. Recognize your fears
It is important to determine the thing you’re afraid of. Finding the root of your anxiety will be the initial step towards conquering it. If you don’t recognize the root cause of the root of your fear, it can be a challenge to confront it, this is what we refer to as anxiety. We are afraid that something isn’t obvious to us. When you give fear a name, it will become something you can manage and begin to devise a plan of action to deal with it.
2. Note it down
Get a piece of paper and note down everything you’re scared of, and describe what you feel. This can help you clear your thoughts. Fears are emotions, and they originate in one part of the brain, known as the amygdala. When you write, you’re using a different part of your brain called the frontal left region. This simple act that you are forcing yourself into use a different portion of your brain instead of you are focusing on your emotions will reduce the intensity of your emotion and lessen its power.
3. Relax using breathing techniques
By controlling your breathing, you can keep your mind in control. Inhale deeply and long breaths to relax your nerves. Breathe through your nose and out slowly and steadily for a couple of minutes. This will help reduce the physical symptoms that accompany your anxiety (sweating and dizziness, mouth and fast breathing). When you can contemplate the fear and your body is relaxed, you’ve overcome it and you’re in a position to decide what’s the next step to undertake.
4. Imagine yourself winning over fear.
Make use of your imagination to vividly imagine yourself facing the thing you are afraid of most. Imagine yourself thriving in the circumstance you are scared of. What is the ideal scenario for you? How would you react if this anxiety weren’t a hindrance? Keep doing this consistently and, eventually, you’ll improve your confidence, and you’ll be at ease with it shortly.
5. Face your fears directly
When you’re confident that you’re no longer fearful after completing the fourth step repeatedly and over again, you’re ready to move on by doing this step. It’s time to face your fear again after having practiced visualizing your fear for a few days or even months. It’s time to finally face the real thing. The outcome of this will not matter. What’s important is that you chose to make that first step. If you fail in the first attempt, take the lessons learned from your experience, persevere, and be happy with your achievements.
6. Request help and assistance
There is no need to tackle the entire process of conquering your fears on your own. It is always possible to ask assistance from your loved ones and friends so they will be at your side, encouraging you and supporting you. In addition, you may get help from a professional.
I suggest you try these easy steps to conquer your fears If you’re afraid of something and this fear is preventing you from living the life you want.
