How to Overcome Fear

How to Overcome Fear Without Really Trying

Rather than trying to force your way through the fear, you may find it easier to explore the many ways that fear can be effectively released from your mind, emotions, and body.  When you know how to overcome fear, you simply handle it as you would any minor obstacle and then continue on your way to creating the best life you possibly can.

So, what can you do to overcome fear?

Positive self-talk is one way to begin shifting your thoughts from fearful to calming.  Rather than worrying about negative things that could happen, you might soothe yourself by saying things like, “There’s nothing to be afraid of; it will all work out fine; I believe I can handle anything; all is well.”  Even better, intend to do everything you can to encourage a positive outcome for the fearful situation.  You could practice giving a speech repeatedly until you feel more comfortable, or visualize the doctor giving you a clean bill of health.

When you change the thoughts that are triggering your fear response, you have begun to overcome fear.

You may be thinking “It’s great to imagine all this but I still feel fearful much of the time.  I’m still afraid to fail.  I’m still afraid to be rejected.  I’m still afraid to take a chance.  How do I get past those scary feelings?” “How do I overcome fear?”

First of all, forgive yourself for being human.  It’s completely natural to have these feelings, and there is nothing wrong with you – your body is wired to react strongly to potentially threatening situations.  Your body can’t tell whether the threatening situation is truly harmful or not; it simply gives you the warning signs like a pounding heart, sweaty palms, shallow breathing, tightening muscles, and so on.  Fear can be pretty darn intimidating – no doubt about it!

However, it’s important to understand that fear is just a feeling when it comes right down to it.  It can’t physically hold you back from doing anything, and it can’t limit your potential unless you allow it to do so.  Overcoming the influence of fear so you can live an amazing life is a simple matter of knowing how to diffuse the fearful feelings in the heat of the moment.  This can be done in a variety of ways, including the use of calming affirmations, meditation, and breath work.  When you calm the thoughts that are triggering the fear response, your body will automatically calm down too.

It’s not easy to avoid absorbing these fearful messages, especially when you seem to be surrounded by endless examples of them every day. However, there are a few things you can do to minimize the impact they have on your life.

An obvious first step is to limit your exposure to news broadcasts; especially when they always seem to pertain to frightening events that are beyond your control…

Focusing on this force-fed fear programming only makes you feel more vulnerable and adds to the energy of the collective fear. Certainly you can stay informed about world events but it is advisable to seek independant, unbiased news sources on the internet, and then immediately start shifting your focus to something less fearsome.

Empower yourself by remembering that most of the things you fear will never come to pass. In fact, when you remember that giving your attention to anything only makes it seem bigger and more intimidating, you can surely see the wisdom in being more discerning about the things you think about.

Deliberately focusing more on positive things will help override the negative input you receive each day too. When you take greater control of your focus and place it decisively upon the creation of a joyful and positive reality, you contribute that same energy to the quantum field. This helps minimize some of the fearful energy being contributed by others around the world.

It’s true that there are many horrible, scary things to worry about – but there are equally as many wonderful, joyful things to ponder. Spend time each day thinking about the people you love, happy memories, and the great experiences that may be waiting just around the corner for you. It may not make the scary possibilities go away completely but it will lighten your mood, plus leave you feeling happier and less fearful.

September 18th, 2009 | Tags: how to overcome fear | Category: no fear | Subscribe to comments | Leave a comment | Trackback URL