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Fear Paralyzes Action
The most common reaction in a fear situation is the attitude of, “I can’t!”
This is the fear of failure that stops us from taking action. It often shuts down the brain and causes us to revert to the “fight-or-flight” reaction.
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Practice Acting “As If”
With this method, you walk, talk, and carry yourself exactly as you would if you were completely unafraid in a particular situation.
You stand up straight, smile, move quickly and confidently, and in every respect act as if you already have the courage that you desire.
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Our Most Common fears
- Fear of failure, poverty, and loss of money
- Fear of losing love
- Fear of losing our jobs and our financial security
- Fear of embarrassment or ridicule
- Fear of rejection and criticism of any kind
- Fear of losing the respect or esteem of others.
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Confront Your Fears
Move toward the fear. When you identify a fear and discipline yourself to move toward it, it grows smaller and more manageable.
Address it head-on. Your self-esteem will go up and your self-respect will increase.
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Visualize Yourself as Unafraid
Your self-image, the way you see yourself and think about yourself, is eventually altered by feeding your mind these positive mental pictures of yourself performing at your best.
So visualize yourself performing with confidence and competence in an area where you are fearful.
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Use the Law of Reversibility
The Law of Reversibility says that “If you feel a certain way, you will act in a manner consistent with that feeling.”
But if you act in a manner consistent with that feeling, even if you don’t feel it, the Law of Reversibility will create the feeling that is consistent with your act...
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