7 Steps To Overcome Your Fears
Throughout our lives, we will encounter many fears and anxieties. Some are inevitable, while others are manageable and temporary. Regardless of the severity of your fear or anxiety, you can overcome it by learning how to properly respond to them instead of letting them control you. This article shares some helpful ideas on how to conquer your fear by examining 7 steps to overcoming your fears and anxieties.
The article lists steps such as "Realize that you have nothing left to lose", "Take a risk", and "See past the worst case scenario".
It further states that "The best way to conquer your fears is to face them head on".
This holds true as every time we come across a fear, we need to face it directly by acknowledging the fear and being open about it. We also need to see past our fears and realize that there is nothing left to lose. Worrying about our fears will only exacerbate the situation.
"See past the worst case scenario" refers to this idea of facing the fear straight on by acknowledging it, seeing past the worst case scenario, and looking forward to what can be done instead of worrying about what might happen. When we keep ourselves in a state of uncertainty, we orients ourselves on how bad it could be. This will make us more nervous and anxious. On the other hand, when we remove ourselves from negativity, we will be more relaxed and able to face our fears more easily.
"See past the worst case scenario" can be used in recovery as well. If we are trying to recover from an addiction or an unhealthy behavior, it helps to focus on how it can get better instead of thinking about how bad it is now. It also helps to remind ourselves that there is nothing left to lose and that our lives are not ruined because of this addiction or behavior. To do this, we need to examine the benefits of recovery and try to take a risk in recovery.
This step is also applicable in our everyday lives as well. The worst case scenario is not always that bad because if we think about it, there is nothing left to lose. When we open up about our fears or anxieties, there are no longer any secrets and everything becomes easier for us to handle. In addition, when we take a risk and face our fears head on, we become more confident with our abilities and more comfortable around people as well. With an increase in confidence and comfort level, we no longer fear what others might think of us or how they will judge us.
Taking a risk is a way to overcome your fears by facing them and overcoming them. Taking risks is one of the best ways to advance in your life and reach your goals. This is because taking risks makes you more confident in yourself and more accepting of people, which will ultimately help you reach out to new people and make new friends with ease.
In addition to taking risks, we also need to learn how to see past our fear instead of letting it control us. The fear will always be there in the back of our minds but if we find a way to look past the fear, it will become less scary for us.
The article further states that "Nothing is impossible if you put your mind to it", "Focus on what you can do instead of what you cannot do", and "If you fail, fail forward".
The first step listed above is a good example of this. Putting one's mind to something and thinking about how to accomplish something is a great way to overcome your fears. Instead of thinking about the impossible, think about the possible and try to achieve it. We might not be able to conquer all our fears straight away but some are not so severe, such as those we have in recovery. We can focus on our individual goals and understand the steps we need to take in order to succeed at them. If we fail at a certain step, we can learn from our mistakes and try not to repeat the same mistakes in the future. This is referred to as "fail forward".
This step also comes into play in our everyday lives as well. If we set goals and try to accomplish them, it can help us stay motivated and inspired. We will no longer be bogged down by negative thinking and fear of failure, which are two major things that hinder our progress. Failure can be a setback but it is a chance for us to look back on all the things we have done up until that point so that we can have an appreciation of everything we have accomplished.
The article finally states that "Take a breather" and "Once you have the courage to take action, nothing will stop you from achieving your dreams", "In order to be successful, make sure you surround yourself with people who support and push you", and "Don't waste time in worrying about what others might think about your goals".
These steps do not specifically refer to overcoming one's fears but they are applicable for overcoming anxiety. It is important to learn how to take a breather in our everyday lives. When we get caught up in life, we often forget how much time has passed. It is natural for us to feel anxious but the more we think about it, the more it becomes a burden on us. The best way to stop anxiety is to take a breather every now and then so that we can think clearly and focus on what we are doing right now.
This step is also applicable in recovery. Having support and people around us who understand us is beneficial because they will be there for us when we need them. In addition, they will help keep pushing us towards our goals so that neither of us will fall behind.
Avoiding anxiety by worrying about what others might think of you or your goals will not help you achieve them at all because it only creates more distractions that prevent you from focusing on what you need to do. Instead, when trying to accomplish something, prioritize your own feelings first before thinking about anyone else's feelings.
When you are trying to overcome your fears, it is important to focus on what you can do instead of what you cannot do. If we think of something under our control instead of something out of our control, we will be less stressed and will be able to keep going when things get hard.
This step also comes into play in recovery. If we surround ourselves with positive and supportive people, we will have more confidence in ourselves and more motivation to achieve our goals because we know that others will be there for us if needed. This is beneficial because it keeps us feeling motivated instead of having the world's pressure weighing us down all the time.
Conclusion
Overcoming fears is a complicated process but it can be done through the following steps:
1. Exposure therapy
2. Assertiveness Therapy
3. Points of Existence
4. Uncertainty Quotient
5. Mindfulness Training
6. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Non-exposure therapy has been included in this article as a reminder of the importance of exposure therapy and all the good that it can bring to people suffering from anxiety disorders and other mental illnesses as well.