Here's a short list of ideas and tactics you can use to jump start your journey from fear to fearless.
1. Devour Your Fear
Spell out your fear in your favorite bite-sized food (peanuts, M&Ms, Skittles, peas, etc.) and then eat your fear. See? That wasnt' so bad.
2. Torch Your Fear - Write down your fear(s) on a sheet of paper. Then, hold it over your outdoor grill and burn it up. Poof! It's gone. And just as easily you can begin to make your fear(s) disappear.
3. Cut Your Fear to Shreds
Similar to above, write down your fear(s) on a piece of paper. In case you suffer from pyrophobia (fear of fire), simply cut your fear up into a million pieces and boldly toss the pieces into your trash can.
4. Fight Your Fear with a Friend - The African proverb "it takes a village" doesn't just apply to childrearing. Overcoming your fear(s) may take the help of a supportive friend. Why not invite a trusted friend to lunch, discuss your fear with him/her and then together map out a strategy to get past it.
5. Take Baby Steps
Patience. We all want microwave results, but we live in a crockpot world. Prepare yourself mentally to look for and accept even minor victories as you begin to confront your fears. Small steps are just as good as giant leaps. And don't be afraid to share your success with others.
6. Get In The Mood
Sometimes you need a little extra encouragement to stand up to the things that are holding you back. A great way to psych yourself up is to listen to upbeat positive music, watch movies about others who have triumphed over the obstacles in their lives or simply talk to someone who has already been where you want to go. Click here for a list of songs and movies that are sure to get you in the groove.
7. Pray Through Your Fear
People have been doing this since there have been people on the planet. "Discuss" your fear(s) with your Creator and dial into some supernatural power to help you face your fear.
8. Add Your Fear Fighting Idea to the List
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