Fear can be Your Friend

 

 Fear can be a killer. It can cause anxiety, stress, and health problems. Fear can also be your friend. This is a different view of fear. Fear is a warning that something may be wrong. It is a reaction to something you are facing. When you are starting something new, going somewhere, or doing something that makes you uncomfortable it causes fear.

   They key to dealing with fear is to do just that……deal with it. You have to do something about it. Sometimes fear means that you need a plan. Usually fear comes when you haven’t planned or prepared. Having a detailed plan can keep fear at bay and can build your confidence. When you use courage and fight the fear you are dealing with can take you to a new place with your confidence.

   Courage is needed to deal with fear. You need to be courageous to do certain things. It can be a small amount of courage or a large amount, but whatever it is your confidence will grow. Fear also comes when you lack confidence. If you are starting a new project that you may not have a lot of experience in can cause a great deal of fear.

   When you plan and prepare your fear will go away because you have shown courage and built confidence. When you avoid starting projects because of fear it can cause unnecessary stress. All you will do is find reasons why you shouldn’t start the project. This is because you have allowed fear to control you.

   Babe Ruth said, “Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.” I love that quote. He is known for his legendary home runs, but he struck out more than he hit home runs. You may too. The key here is to focus on the success you can attract by showing confidence and courage. Instead of expecting the project to fail you should focus on what can be done.

   Every person experiences fear on a daily basis. When this happens figure out what is causing it. Remember that fear is a warning that something needs to be done. When you figure it out then go for it. Andrew Jackson said, “One man with courage makes a majority.” Show courage and it will build your confidence. Don’t let fear dominate you. Allow fear to be your friend.