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Do you have a fear of flying, a public speaking phobia, or something else that turns you into a bundle of nerves? This month, we asked Bella Gill how we can turn fear into something more positive.
Do you run from your fears, or face up to them?
In most cases, when we look fear right in the eye, it loses its power. And when we act on the things we are afraid of, they also lose their power over us and our lives.
To be free of fear, we have no choice but to face it. Easier said than done for most of us, if you’re afraid of heights, chances are you’re not to keen on the idea of climbing to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge to get yourself over it!
BUT, that is the mindset we have to adopt to banish over our fears. Start out small with confronting it, and keep in mind that the more energy we give to something the more it grows. If you are constantly telling yourself and others that you have a “fear of commitment”, then the message you’re sending out to the universe is Fear + Commitment.
Try a different approach, instead of focusing on the fear, focus on a positive aspect of it, such as “I’m feeling more at ease with commitment”, this will make you feel better and also send out a more positive message: ease + commitment.
Another practical way of confronting our fears is to practise them. If you’re afraid of public speaking, do a course in public speaking, or read a speech in front of friends or family, this will empower you, which in turn will take the “fear” out of It and leave you feeling very happy with yourself.
If you find your fears overwhelm you, find a good therapist and work on them. You’re worthy of the life you imagine, so get those fears out of the way and go get it!
Blessings,
Bella. XO