Do you know people who are so afraid of things that those things significantly impact their lives? I know a few. Some with larger and some with smaller fears.
I have a friend who is afraid of driving on highways. Living in a metropolitan area, this has caused her to alter or cancel plans many times. I also know someone who has such an overpowering fear of heights that he has forgone many opportunities to climb to heights and see the world from a different angle.
Almost t as crippling for many of us can be the fear of failure. It is the fear that stops us from pursuing dreams, the fear that may stop us from succeeding in the work we do, or with the people we love.
We often refer to fear as” False Expectations Appearing Real”. It is so powerful that it sets off physiological reactions. I have heard people talk about being nauseas when walking into a meeting, or sweating just thinking about making a phone call they perceive to be important.
To concur your fears consider these things:
What is the likelihood that your greatest fear will come true?
What information are you basing that expectation on?
What experience are you basing that experience on and how long ago was that experience?
Practice an affirmation that reinforces your strength and overcoming the fear “I enjoy the experience of educating others about the work I do”
Take small steps, and ask others to support you. Instead of trying to talk to a large group, start small, and pad the audience with your friends.
With patience and efforts many fears in business can be overcome. Soon you will begin to see fear as the opportunity to Focus Everything on Action and Results, and the outcomes that you achieve will slowly and surely move towards improved results.
