What does fear have to do with our success?

What does fear have to do with our success?

What is fear, first of all? Fear can hinder you from achieving your goals.  Is fear really an emotional state of your mind, or is it something else?  Most of us falsely believe we lack what it takes to move on with our lives. But actually, fear is a motivator; we did not even know that until we encountered that fear.

When we encounter fears, our entire body and mind undergo significant changes to confront the obstacles we face, regardless of the challenges involved.  Consider the times when you have faced fear, whether you chose to defend yourself against it, ran away, or reacted in another way.  Fear can hold us back for the simple reason that it takes full control over our emotions and mind.

Fear often interferes with our ability to live more fulfilling lives. Fear is the critical voice in our head saying, "You'll never succeed, so why try?” Fear makes us listen to those voices and give up before we've even started.  So how do we handle our fears and overcome them so they do not hold us back from success? Don't beat yourself up over mistakes you've made in the past and being fearful of starting new relationships, jobs, etc. That gets you nowhere. Call a mistake an "opportunity for learning" and seek the learning in every "mistake."

When we let fear rule our lives, we miss out on opportunities and are led to dismiss people and situations that could help us reach our goals. Fear comes in different guises and different forms—procrastination, for example.  Learning how to handle fear is your first step toward overcoming it.

Here are a few key points that will help you deal with your fears. Learning and being able to handle is the first step in overcoming some of your fears.

- Get to know your fears. 

- Get to know the source of your fears. 

-Step into the things feared 

"Make the negative flow stop." 

-Enlighten all

-Financial obligations

Providing for our loved ones 

This list can grow beyond our belief with all the kinds of fears we face.

Logically, to overcome your fears, you have to be aware of their existence first.  You can conquer your fears one by one by learning what they are and how they affect your performance.

All the Best,

Joseph Botelho