There are
times when simply thinking positively won’t move you past your fear and
anxiety. There are times when simply
plodding it out is the thing you must do.
The
Evangelical speaker Joyce Meyer says, “If you’re afraid to do it, just DO IT
AFRAID.” No one will blame you for being
fearful—what you will be blamed for is letting that fear immobilize you. So no matter what it takes, keep moving.
Fear is much
like a quagmire—it slurps at our feet and if we stand still long enough, it
begins to suck us down. It’s hard to get
out of, but it is possible.
If you’re
stuck in fear as you shoot for success, there are several ways out:
First,
consider the source. Where did the fear
come from? Have you been dwelling on the
difficulties instead of the opportunities?
Have you been listening to those who are cynics and pessimists, instead
of coaching yourself with positive words and people? If so, MOVE
ON. GET
AWAY from people and situations that drag you down.
Second,
take your checklist and note what you HAVE accomplished. Look at your list of goals and the baby steps
you’re taking to get there, and on a separate sheet of paper (or a separate
document in your computer), begin to list everything you have accomplished. This will begin to empower you to move on and
leave the fear behind.
Third,
take stock of your talents and skills.
Fear often tells us that we “don’t have what it takes…” Show fear as the liar it is: list your skills, all your positive
attributes. Then look at the problem
again, after you have a new appreciation for your God-given talents and
abilities.
Fourth,
don’t underestimate the power of prayer.
Regardless of your spiritual beliefs, there is an amazing power that
comes from releasing your fear to a God Who loves you and is looking out for
you. Don’t bottle the fear up—let it
go. You don’t need it anyhow!
Finally,
remember this acronym when facing fear:
o F= False
o E= Evidence
o A=Appearing
o R=Real
For that’s
really what fear is—it is an unrealistic look (false look) at something and
attempting to make you believe it (appearing to be real).
Once you know
these things, you’ll be able to move past your fear and on to the next step you
need to be successful!
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