Action Overcomes Fear

Fear is a very basal emotion developed since our caveman days. Fear helped us survive. Fear had and still has some use for us. It also helps us grow once we recognise it. Fear can feel very, very real. But it’s only an emotion that survives and thrives when we dwell on it and start to believe it.

According to research, 99% of the fears are non-physical - It’s just a state of mind! No one is born with fears but they tend to develop in our heads as we get older. Our brains somehow formulated a perception that there is an imminent danger then we shift into ‘fight’ or ‘flight’ mode. Some of the "fears" that I feel and many adults feel are:-

• Fear of the unknown - Xenophobia
• Fear of making decisions - Decidophobia
• Fear of failure - Atychiphobia
• Fear of change - Metathesiophobia

Fear of taking action. Fear of taking a risk. Fear of stepping out of your comfort zone. Fear of putting yourself in a worse position if things don't work out. There's already a lot of fear out there. Don't waste your time fretting about something that is completely within your control.

The first step in mastering your fear of taking massive action is to remember to tell yourself that fear isn’t real--that it’s only a feeling that can’t hurt you. It may help asking yourself:-

1. What am I really afraid of? Writing down your fears can make them feel less overwhelming. Problems tend to look a lot smaller on the page.
2. Who am I fighting for? Sometimes your fear stops you from helping people you care about. Reminding yourself of this can give you the push you need.
3. What’s the worst that could happen? The worst-case scenario may not be as bad as you think. In many cases, failure doesn’t change much about your current situation, so what do you have to lose?
4. What if I succeed? Think of how your life would improve if you followed through. Remember why you got into this in the first place.

I am still trying to master my fears. I am preparing to move out of my comfort zone where the growth happens. I have started talking to people, found mentors and started committing in public. I have started giving myself deadlines for action rather than dwelling/ seeking perfection. I accept that I am a beginner and failure is normal — and it can be a good thing. I am afraid and my fears may never really go away, and that’s okay. If bravery means progressing without fear, courage means doing it despite fear.

Be courageous, and you’ll be surprised what you can accomplish.

Be afraid, but do it anyway - Take Action.

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