Fear stops many of us from moving forward in our lives. Let today serve as the beginning for you in overcoming your fears. Have the courage today. It is within you. Use it and you will feel more confident, happy, and free! Thinking positive thoughts and they will help you to move forward Takes the steps to overcome the fears that keep you stuck. Each positive step will bring you ever closer to your dreams. You will need to be diligent in stomping out your fears. You must keep them at bay and always remember to pull out those happy thoughts as you get closer to your destiny!
Start today to make a positive change in your life by giving yourself permission to live without fear. Take on small challenges to start. It all begins with the decision to not let your fear hinder you. Face the fear. Look it in the eye & proclaim your victory! Stop procrastinating and you will be much better for it because the postponement will only increase the fear inside of you. You simply have to ‘FEEL THE FEAR’ . There is no way around it if you expect to win and live the life you’ve always desired. Whatever it takes, feel it, embrace the fear and it will soon pass. Learn to make friends with it and then do anyway with it. When you take action and you move through the fear, you will be empowered. Only YOU have the power to make the necessary changes to overcome your fear(s). Whether it’s heights, flying, or public speaking a profound fear can compromise the quality of your life. Don’t live with yours another minute as you create an excellent week! ~Bonnie
To complete this How-To you will need:
- A journal, notebook, or paper
- Foods high in tryptophan
- Orange juice
- Soothing essential oils
Step 1: Write it out
Write down exactly what you’re afraid of and why. Research shows that putting your fears in writing can be empowering, giving you more confidence and helping you realize that some things you’re worried about are plain ridiculous.
Step 2: Have a mantra
Pick an encouraging mantra like ‘“I can handle this” or “Nothing can harm me,” and repeat it in your head whenever you have to do something that scares you. Psychologists say this instills courage.
Step 3: Make a fist
The next time you have to do something scary, make a fist, hold it for 10 seconds, then release. Sounds silly, but this reduces fear by relaxing muscle tension.
Step 4: Eat more turkey
Eat more turkey, cheese, and nuts. They all contain tryptophan, an amino acid that helps people feel less anxious.
Tip: Drink a big glass of orange juice before you have to face any fear. Vitamin C lowers stress hormones in as little as 15 minutes!
Step 5: Use soothing oils
Use soothing essential oils. Available in health food stores, they have been used to battle stage fright, face frightening medical procedures, and deal with trauma. According to the directions, put a few drops on your wrist or under your tongue until you feel calmer.
Step 6: Face your fear
Face your fear—again and again and again. Research shows that repeatedly confronting your fear can suppress your fright response. In fact, experts say up to 90% of phobic’s can overcome a specific fear with this technique, known as “exposure therapy.”
Step 7: Ask your doctor
Ask your doctor about medications that have shown promise in reducing fear when a person is faced with the scary situation.