Fear is a funny thing as it can either stop us in our tracks (to separate or not to separate) or spur us on to bigger and greater things that we want to achieve in life. It can also help protect us too.
When we fear a thing but know that we simply have to or must do that thing then we rely on courage to push us ahead, to take the next steps in moving close to that thing we want. Sometimes we just have to bite the bullet, take a deep breath and move ahead.
One way to overcome fear is to imagine the whole scenario taking place exactly the way you want to, as if you are watching a movie. In fact you already know how to do this anyway or you wouldn’t have the fear in the 1st place.
Did you know that you’ve already run the movie a certain way that's why you are feeling a little scared! So back up a few paces and take control of your thoughts and play out the movie with the outcome you want to happen.
It could be that you have an important job interview coming up and you are fearful of being interviewed, put under the spotlight so to speak. Run the whole scenario through your mind from waking in the morning getting ready for the interview, traveling to the interview, entering the building where the interview will take place and even perhaps sitting in the reception area waiting to go in.
See yourself walking into the interview and notice how calm you are feeling and your concise and accurate answers to the questions the interviewer asks you. See yourself asking questions, winding up the interview and walking from the room feeling great, knowing that you gave it your best shot and how confident you feel that you will get the job.
You could even take it a step further and see yourself answering your phone with the caller letting you know the exciting news that you got the job!
Run this little exercise every morning just after you wake and every night just before you sleep. When you focus on what you do want and not on what you don’t want, what happens? Remember, whatever you focus on manifests in your life.
Fear? What fear?