What do our fears tell us?

Fear is an emotion we have that alerts us to possible danger and tells us to prepare for it. You should also not just feel the fear and do it anyway unless you have reasonably assessed where the fear is coming from and that what you want to do is really in your best interest.

Does fear serve a purpose in life?

The purpose of fear is to make us act. The purpose of fear is to motivate action – often avoidance, sometimes preparation, always a new level of focused concentration. When we’re trying something new where great gains or losses are at stake, fear will often arise. It’s a certain form of emotional energy.

How do you overcome fear in life?

1 Awareness. Before you can begin overcoming fear, you have to be aware that your fears are causing havoc in your life. 2 Identify. Get specific about what exactly you’re afraid of. 3 Curiosity. 4 The Now. 5 EFT. 6 Sedona Method. 7 The Work. 8 Hypnosis. 9 Gratitude. 10 Journaling.

Is it possible to get through fear?

Getting through fear is a skill that anyone can learn. The problem is that most people cling to their fears, because it’s part of who they are. If you aren’t ready to face your fears, you probably won’t transcend them. And there’s nothing wrong in that. Everything happens in its own time.

How do you know if your afraid of something?

Fear is triggered by a known outside event – a loud noise, looking over the edge of a high place or standing in front of a crowd. When you’re afraid, you’ll feel your heart beat faster and your breathing quicken. You may feel a “pit” in your stomach, feel dizzy, sweat or get a dry mouth. Your muscles may feel more tense or weak.

Is it normal to be afraid all the time?

Before you berate yourself for feeling afraid, recognize that fear is a normal evolutionary response. Although it may not feel like it in the moment, your body and brain are trying to communicate with you. When you learn to read the signals, you can overcome fear for good.