How Fearless Are You?

Every person has some type of fear inside of them. You may be worried or scared about performing well at work or you may be afraid that you have developed a serious illness. These are all solid fears but it is the way in which you handle them that counts.

While it can be difficult to face your fears head on, you can still attempt to deal with them bit by bit. If you are concerned about your job performance, start looking for ways to improve it. Maybe you need to learn a new skill or just have more confidence in what you do. Ask your supervisor for feedback that will help you improve your performance.

When you start to feel more confident, others will also see you as more confident. A good way to increase your confidence level is by thinking positively each day. Try using positive affirmations to help you reach your goals. I was introduced to positive affirmations when reading Louise Hay's book Heal Your Life. I started applying them to my life. I continue to use affirmations in my life by writing them out, repeating them to myself each day, and leaving sticky notes in different places to remind me of my intentions. I suggest you write out yours and each morning repeat these affirmations until you truly believe them.

Being fearless means that you will not allow any fear to get the better of you or hold you back. Instead you take steps to learn how to deal with these issues and look for ways to work around them. Do not allow your fears to become obstacles on your path. Be like the river and wash over them, get around them, or wear them down...just keep moving forward.

Sometimes talking to another person about your fears can be a huge help. You may discover that they have fears as well. You can support one another and share strategies for dealing with your fears.

Using Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) protocols helps you recognize and change your thoughts so your experience changes; you no longer have to be fearful.

While everyone loves to be known as fearless there are times when being fearless is not good. If you begin to act in a reckless manner, you could injure yourself or others around you. There is a fine line between being scared to do something and downright doing something which would be considered foolish.

The best way to conquer any fear is to tackle it slowly, over a period of time. Try to do things that are a little out of your comfort zone so you can push your limits. As you achieve each goal, celebrate because you should feel proud of what you have just accomplished.

If you continue this process, you will discover that your fears aren’t as strong as they once were. Plus your convictions and beliefs will be stronger and this will help you become a more successful person.

There is nothing wrong in having any type of fear. You just do not want this fear to overtake your life. Instead, set yourself small challenges which will help you overcome your fear and allow you to lead the life you really want to.

It's all about designing an Intentional Life...the life you want to live.

From my experience, it can be very liberating to face a fear and move on from it. We seem to be the most fearful of the unknown and what ifs. 

When I packed for my first Camino adventure, I over packed. I must have put items in and out of my backpack a hundred times. I had things that fit into the "just in case" category...what if it rains, what if my clothes don't dry, what if I lose it, what if I get sick, etc.. I didn't need to pack both a rain coat, rain pants, and a poncho. I didn't need so many changes of clothes. I was packing for my "fears"...packing for the Camino is a metaphor for life. What do I choose to carry? What's really mine to carry?

Carrying your fears is like the extra baggage...heavy. Let it go. Release it. Move on.

What do you need to face so that you too can be fearless? 

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Go on...write out your affirmations, say them out loud, and post them where you'll see them throughout your day.

Cheers!

Lisa