For example, when Ron faces his fear of spiders, he imagines one wearing roller skates, turning a terrifying creature into something absurd and laughable. This teaches us that by reframing our fears, they lose much of their power and become far less daunting to confront. Neville, who feared snape, used the Riddikulus charm, imagining Snape dressed in his grandmother’s clothes, which turned the frightening image into something humorous and allowed Neville to overcome his fear.

Next time you’re confronted with your fears, try finding a creative way to make fun of them.