10 Tips For Conquering Your Fears- It’s Within
Have you ever felt paralyzed by fear, preventing you from fully experiencing life? This fear most likely has kept you from having MORE fun or achieving greater success. Do you concur? You are no longer alone. Even I have to. So with that said, here are 10 tips for conquering your fears.
My story of conquering fear
The issue I conquered in the narrative beneath wasn’t my main worry, yet upon contemplation, I recognized the extent to which it hindered me from fully embracing life. It also taught me a valuable lesson about increasing my self-esteem by overcoming my fears.
In the conclusion of my narrative, I’ll provide guidance on conquering your fears.
In the beginning of this year, my family and I visited Disneyland with my daughter Kam and niece CJ. We were all relishing the enchantment and having a delightful time until my mother and the kids departed for the rides.
While they hurried towards the rides, I slowed down significantly. I paused, took a seat, and started arranging our belongings. Once I settled, I observed Kam and CJ swiftly navigating their adjacent rides, enjoying the thrill. They resurfaced a few minutes later, giggling and splashing, eager for more.
CJ commented, “Kam is acting like a wimp,” as she left the rides to return to the queue. She was right. I did too.
You see, despite my enjoyment of rides, I have always harbored a fear of taking my daughter on them.
Nevertheless, the child’s insistence became overwhelming on this particular day. Consequently, I determined that it was the opportune moment to confront my longstanding fear. The ascent up the stairs was a challenge as my chest constricted, and my breaths became shallow. With each step towards the summit of the ride, both my daughter and I were gripped by fear of the unknown.
“To face our fears, we must confront them head-on.”
My attention was captivated by the brave and charming young girl ahead of me. To boost my morale, I echoed the mantra, “if she can do it, so can I.” Reaching the pinnacle of the ride, we witnessed her gracefully leaping from the final step, executing a deceptive descent in torpedo style. As swiftly as the little girl disappeared from sight, it was now my daughter and my turn.
The moment had come – it was a now-or-never situation. Taking the seat beside my daughter, I adopted the torpedo style, emulating the young girl ahead of me. In that moment, I heard the words: Don’t resist it, simply release it.
I coached myself to be calm, to maintain steady breathing, and to unwind as I descended on the ride. Allowing my body to go with the flow, it appeared to understand my intentions. It adjusted to the ride’s twists and turns, countering the urge to tense up from my anxious thoughts. Before long, I could discern the conclusion of the journey approaching, and as I glided off the end of the ride to a complete stop, I realized I had overcome my fear!
WOW! I did it. My child and I experienced a ride together. It was an incredible moment! Afterwards, my family mentioned that they could hear my screams and laughter as I descended on the ride.As my frame sped down the ride, all I could remember was being grabbed by terror, exhilaration, and natural joy.
“When we face our fears, life becomes more enjoyable than it has ever been.”
I was eager for another round. The initial experience wasn’t sufficient. The second time waiting in line felt significantly easier, and I approached the summit of the ride with much more confidence. Descending for the second time, the ride was even more enjoyable as I was familiar with its twists and bumps. I navigated the challenge with greater finesse than the first time. I felt a sense of accomplishment for overcoming a task I never thought I could.
That of your fear
What’s your equivalent of the “ride”? I’m confident you have one if not several. We all do. What fear, if conquered, could bring more enjoyment, achieve greater success, or lead to a fuller life for you?
Some fears appear to be more difficult to overcome than others. My ride fear with my daughter may not appear to be the most serious concern, but having it caused me to withdraw from the comfort of my family and prevented me from experiencing MORE laughter, joy, and pleasure in my life.
Overcoming your fears step by step will enhance your confidence and elevate your overall quality of life. Don’t allow your fears to hinder you from living the life you aspire to lead.
10 Tips For Conquering Your Fears
Fear can be terrifying at times. However, once you’ve conquered it, everything else will fall into place. And your self-love and personal growth will blossom. So, here are ten tips for conquering your fears.
1. Recognize the presence of a worry
2. Declare that you will triumph over your anxiety.
3. Expect to feel irritated, awkward, and scared.
4. Consider copying a style you like until you find your own.
5. Focus your interest
6. Use affirmations to motivate yourself. Some of my favorite affirmations are the RYVE Affirmation Cards. You can read the review here.
7. Enter the abandonment concern.
8. Have fun and feature amusing! Remind yourself to breathe normally.
9. When it’s finished, pat yourself on the back.
10. Notice how much easier it becomes.
In the end
Ultimately, seize the chance to assess the fears hindering you from living the life you merit. Dedicate yourself to confronting and conquering one of these fears that has impeded your progress. Utilize the aforementioned suggestions as a guide for taking action. Start by reflecting on whether any of the following prevalent fears resonate with you:
Assuming responsibility for mistakes or wrongdoing. Initiating a new venture with a sense of inadequacy or lack of preparation. Facing public appearances. Coping with failure. Addressing emotional wounds. Concerns about one’s health. Worries about money and budget constraints, feeling like there’s never enough. Making public statements. Hesitating to self-promote. Expressing emotions verbally. Taking risks, such as starting a business, changing jobs, or embarking on travel.
Copyright 2006 Cari Vollmer
Feel free to pose any questions related to fears. I welcome your input. Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
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Kiersti writes on self-love and personal development professionally. Over the past ten or so years, she has studied self-love and personal growth. Visit https://womansdailyneeds.com/ to learn more about what she does, and like her on Facebook at https://facebook.com/womansdailyneeds to keep up with her.