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Face your fears
The most effective way to overcome your fears is to face them.
If you fear flying, take a vacation where you have to fly. If you fear that you have a severe problem in your marriage, address it with your partner. This way, you will know what to work on instead of just worrying or feeling stuck.
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The impending catastrophe in your mind
The worst-case scenario thinking is troublesome because it causes the very problem we're trying to prevent - an unpleasant or difficult situation.
How often does a negative thought turn into catastrophic thinking? A spot on your face becomes a cancerous tumour. Your ch...
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Regain control
While you can't control everything, you can consider realistic options.
If you're worried about flying, research the physics and statistics, and remind yourself that you're safer in a plane than in your car. If you're concerned about a blemish on your face, make an app...
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Notice your thoughts
When your thoughts tip from realistic anxieties into unlikely scenarios, take note of it. Also, if your thoughts become catastrophic, notice if you're judging yourself: "I always do this."
We often may not realise when our thoughts become catastrophic. A long-te...
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Catastrophic thinking: When to seek help
Working with a therapist can help to overcome your catastrophic thoughts.
Focusing on the worst-case scenario may mask a different problem. For example, a fear of flying might be a fear to take a job out of state.
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Face your fears
When we are afraid, we don't think clearly because our emotions take control.
It does no good to avoid, deny or ignore the fear. Instead, spend time with your worst fear. Imagine the worst that could happen. Now focus on your breathing. Feel your body relax. You’re on your way to conqueri...
Conquering Your Fears
There is no greater feeling than being able to overcome and conquer your fears.
Scared of skydiving? Great, so is half the population but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t do it.
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Decide if you should face your fear
- Consider the pros and cons of not facing your fear.
- Write those down.
- Identify the pros and cons of tackling your fears head-on.
- Write down what you might achieve or how your life might be different.
The best way to conquer a fear is ...
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