I used to be so afraid of everything. I was afraid to speak in class while in secondary school and even university. I was afraid to speak up in meetings when I was in the banking industry because I thought that my ideas were not smart enough.
FEAR is a dream killer and it shows up when you have something important to do and achieve in your life. You need to be aware of the fact that FEAR is “False Evidence Appearing Real.”
I want to let you know that no matter how strong the feeling of fear might seem to you, you must not allow it stop you from writing that book, starting that business or asking for that promotion.
When I was sidelined for promotion in the banking industry, although I was so scared, I walked into my boss’s office at the bank to demand why and I got an explanation. It did not make me feel better, but I was happy I was brave enough to ask for one.
In this New Year 2025, you must not allow fear to hold you back. The million dollars that you are about to make is in the other side of your fear. That new business opportunity will not happen if you allow fear. Send that value proposal while being afraid.
The 5 keys
1. RE-FRAME FEAR THOUGHTS TO FAITH THOUGHTS
Whatever you are afraid of, you must re-frame it with faith. This will rewire your brain to become brave towards things that usually make you afraid.
You have to be aware that the average person has 70,000 thoughts in a day. 70% of those thoughts are negative. No wonder you are afraid.
You must learn to spot the fear thoughts and then re-frame them to faith thoughts in order to empower yourself to keep moving forward.
If you have a fear of public speaking, a common thought could be “I cannot talk to them, they will laugh at me”. You can re-frame that thought to become “I will make sure I understand what I have to say and I will say it with confidence”
2. JOURNAL YOUR FEARS
If you fear starting something new like writing a book, the first thing that you must do is to find the origin of that fear. It might be that when you were young, people discouraged you when you mentioned that you wanted to do something just because you have not done it before. Because you have traced this origin, and then journalled it, you will realise that fear is irrational.
When you identify the root of the fear through journalling, you will be able to muster enough courage to get rid of it or face that fear so that you can go write that best-selling book (you can thank me later.)
3. JOURNAL YOUR PAST VICTORIES
Sometimes, we are just too hard on ourselves because we get so hung up on our failures. You need to form the habit of journalling your success. When the fear of failure creeps up on you, you are able to shove it aside with the comfort in the knowledge that you have already recorded success in that venture or situation in the past. If you do not journal it, you may forget and this will keep your mind in a state of anxiety.
4. DWELL ON ABUNDANCE
There is an abundance of blessing and truths in your life that the overwhelming impact of fear stops you from noticing. When you live a life eroded by fear, you cannot count your blessings and even notice other things that are working in your life. I advise you to focus on your blessings, not your fears. Keep a gratitude list and be aware of the things that are going well in your life and not on those that are going badly. This is how you find abundance. I guarantee that if you develop the mindset of dwelling on abundance, you will eliminate your fears completely.
5. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
Be a firm believer in yourself and love yourself before you love anyone else. Our sense of duty and protective tendencies sometimes make us put ourselves last. Know that you deserve the best, no matter what. Regardless of the mistakes you have made, always have an unwavering believe in yourself.
Stay inspired always and know that the right mindset is the reset you need for success.
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