Confronting our demons...Everything is driven by fear. I give up. Time to cave in.

Fear is a bitch.

It infiltrates our decisions,

Shaping our lives in ways we often don't even realize.

You take on an extra project because you fear getting a bad rating.​

You work late nights and weekends because you fear looking like a bad team player.​

You don't exercise because you fear you may not get results.​

You don't apply for jobs because you fear rejection.

​You don't say what is on your mind because you don't want to be judged.

You've probably experienced it yourself.

So now what?

Is it all doom and gloom?

Heck no!

Here's how we start rewriting the script:

1. Acknowledge the Fear
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   Recognize when fear is the primary driver behind your actions. Naming it actually helps.
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   I don't know the science behind it but it works.
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2. Question the Fear
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   Ask yourself, "What is the worst that could happen?"
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   More often than not, you'll find the imagined outcomes more bearable than the fear itself.
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3. Take Small Steps
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   You don't need to dive right in with a bang. I sure didn't. Start small.
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   Voice a minor opinion in a meeting. Apply for a job that interests you, even if it feels out of reach.
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4. Celebrate Wins
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   Every time you choose action over fear, no matter how small, celebrate it.
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   These wins accumulate and help build confidence.

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Fear may never fully disappear, but we can learn to see it for what it is.

It is a sign we are pushing against our boundaries, ready to grow.

And that is where the magic happens.

That is where we find our true potential.

Not in the shadow of fear.

But in the light of courage and action.

So what's one fear you're ready to face?

Let's take that first step together.

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Mary F