One area in which the power of acting despite your fear is particularly evident is when you learn a new skill. This is the only way to become braver-and the braver you become, the more willing you’ll be to tackle new challenges. In other words, you must do the thing that scares you despite being afraid. Instead, you must act despite your fear-which is the only way to beat it. But if you feel as though you’re being pulled toward something, then you should act on your goal, even if fear pushes you away.)Īssuming that your fear is a good sign, how can you push past it? Forleo recommends against waiting for your fear to dissipate because it will only fester. If you feel as though your fear is pushing you away from something, like derision, then you should consider listening to it. Another metaphor they use to describe whether to listen to your fear is to see whether it’s “pushing” or “pulling” you.
(Shortform note: Other experts agree that fear shows up in your body: Tension is a sign to stop and listen to the fear while openness is a sign to act anyway. If your muscles tense and you feel nauseated, consider holding off. If you feel enthusiastic and like a weight has been lifted, that’s a good sign. Then, ask yourself whether doing the thing that scares you makes you feel open or closed off-and pay attention to how your body reacts. To determine what exactly your fear is telling you, try this exercise: First, relax your body by taking several deep breaths.
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Understanding Fear and How to Beat Itīefore getting into how to conquer your fears, Forleo argues that while fear can be a warning sign that you’re about to make a mistake, it can also be a good thing: If you’re afraid to do something, it’s often a sign that you care deeply about it-and so should do it. Here’s how to conquer your fears so you live your life at ease. Forleo gives guidelines for tackling fear in general as well as four common fears: fear of pursuing your dreams, not being ready, not being good enough, and being an imposter. Is your fear holding you back? How do you conquer your fears?Įverything Is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo advises you to believe that all issues are solvable, but being afraid can get in the way of that.
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