<div><p><b>Just because something feels scary, doesn’t mean it’s actually risky.</b> Educate yourself about the facts and the risks you actually face by doing the things that scare you. </p></div>

Evaluate Risk Level

<div><p>The key to facing your fears is to <b>take one small step at a time.</b> Going too fast or doing something too scary before you are ready can backfire.<br></p>
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<p><b>Keep moving forward.</b> A moderate amount of anxiety is good. Don’t wait to take a step forward until your anxiety disappears.<br></p></div><div>
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<p>If you can’t actually do the thing that scares you to practice, you might <b>use imagined exposure. </b></p></div>

Create an Action Plan

<div><ul><li>If you have a specific phobia that you are not able to conquer on your own. </li><li>If your fears are debilitating, or you aren’t having much success facing them on your own.</li></ul></div>

Seek Professional Help

<div><ul><li>Consider the pros and cons of not facing your fear. </li><li>Write those down. </li><li>Identify the pros and cons of tackling your fears head-on. </li><li>Write down what you might achieve or how your life might be different.</li></ul></div>

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<p>The best way to conquer a fear is to face your fears head-on in a healthy manner that helps you move past the fear rather than in a way that traumatizes you.</p></div>

Decide if you should face your fear

A little bit of fear is normal. In fact, fear helps you instinctively protect yourself from harm. Your fear might help you to recognize when you're about to do something dangerous and it could help you to make a safer choice. But, you might find yourself fearful of things that aren't actually dangerous, like public speaking.

Seek Professional Help

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Decide if you should face your fear

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