How to Confront Your Fear

Summary

• Many of us spend our lives avoiding fear and running away from it.
• The first time you face fear and push through it, you start to see it in a positive light.
• People are often scared to take that first step, but it's crucial to do so.
• In my life, I was forced to confront fears, like being alone and taking care of myself as a child.
• Many people feel stuck because they believe they can't overcome their fears.
• Imagine a mom with two kids; she can't afford to let fear stop her from feeding them.
• Responsibility forces people to face their fears; it gives them a reason to push through.
• Often, we need a reason bigger than ourselves to confront and overcome our fears.

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How To Take Action

Face Your Fears With Small Steps

I would suggest starting by identifying one small fear you have. It could be something like speaking up in a meeting or trying a new skill. Start small so it feels manageable. Write down what this fear is and why it makes you anxious. Understanding your fear is the first step in overcoming it.

Find Your Motivation

A good way of pushing through fear is to find something bigger than yourself to motivate you. Think about someone important in your life who relies on you. It could be your family, your team, or your customers. Keeping their needs in mind can provide the push you need to face your fear.

Use Everyday Responsibilities

Think about your daily responsibilities. Much like a mom with kids, you have things that need to get done regardless of your fears. Use these responsibilities as reasons to take action. For example, if you're afraid of networking, remember your business needs connections to grow. Make it part of your daily routine to reach out to one new person.

Create a Positive Association

The first time you conquer a fear, reward yourself. It can be something small like treating yourself to coffee or taking a short break to do something you love. This creates a positive association with facing your fears and makes it easier next time.

Share Your Experience

Talk about your fears with someone you trust. This could be a friend, family member, or mentor. Sharing helps you feel less alone and can provide support and encouragement.

Take One Step at a Time

Don't overwhelm yourself by trying to tackle all your fears at once. Focus on one fear and break it down into small, manageable steps. This makes the process less daunting and more achievable.

Reflect on Your Progress

Keep a journal of your experiences and reflect on your progress. Write down each fear you've faced and the outcome. This will show you how much you've grown and build confidence for future challenges.

Full Transcript

I think a lot of people what they do is they spend their life avoiding fear running the opposite direction and then the first time that you're able to just grit your teeth and bear through it and jump into it then what happens is you then create a positive association with facing fear but a lot of people aren't willing to just take that first step now I think that I was forced to in many ways in the beginning of my life and so I was forced to confront fear of like being home alone taking care of myself all these things that were unknowns and they felt scary when you were a kid but I was forced to do it because in my mind there was no other alternative there's lots of people watching this who have something they're scared of and they're like I just can't get over it I'm like do you think the mom that has two children to feed can't get over her fear of whatever it is to feed them but she has responsibility a lot of people are unwilling to take on responsibility but what responsibility does is it gives you a reason to face the fear and I think a lot of us we need a reason bigger than ourselves to face that fear