What to do when fear is holding you back?

There is no step-by-step program to beating your fears, but here’s what I’ve learned, first-hand and from others.

1. First, acknowledge your fear.
2. Write it down.
3. Feel the fear.
4. Ask yourself: what’s the worst thing that can happen?
5. Just do it.
6. Prepare yourself for battle.
7. Be in the moment.
8. Small steps.

How do you identify what is holding you back?

12 Things You Do That Are Holding You Back From Success

1. You compare yourself to others.
2. You ask yourself the wrong questions.
3. You wait for others’ permission.
4. You wait for the “right” time.
5. You expect instant results.
6. You don’t take action.
7. You create fake busyness.
8. You listen to everyone but yourself.

Is fear Holding you Back in life?

Fear is a scary emotion that can sometimes cripple us and hold us back from unleashing our true potential in life. Whether we like it or not, there’s always some form of fear in us.

Are the fearful caught as often as the Bold?

The fearful are caught as often as the bold.” These days, fear has become big business rather than a helpful, valuable resource. We live in a climate fueled by fear. The media manipulates fear to earn higher ratings with headlines such as “Will Ebola Hit Your Neighborhood?”  while merchandisers tap our fear to sell products.

How does fear keep you from falling off a cliff?

It keeps you from falling off the cliff in the same way it keeps you from placing your hand too close to a flame. This fear response arises from the physical world and warns us of actual danger. Real fear is also based in reality but it is not the same as healthy fear—it’s not based on physical danger.

What happens when you give your fears the boot?

Once you make the decision to give your fears the boot, they no longer have a place in your mind, and, therefore, no place in your life. In the absence of the fear, your life will begin to unfold in incredible ways. Can you talk a little bit about your relationship to food, and fear?