Fear being a part and parcel of life, which in humans is a feeling induced by perceived danger or threat that occurs in certain types of organisms, which causes a change in metabolic and organ functions and ultimately a change in behaviour, such as fleeing, hiding, or freezing from perceived traumatic events. Though we often fear situations that are far from life-or-death, and thus hang back for no good reason, fear is still a natural alarm system acting as a vital response to physical and emotional danger; if we didn't feel it, we couldn't protect ourselves from legitimate threats. Alarm implies an agitation of the feelings caused by awakening to imminent danger, a feeling of fright or panic. The problem is that most people cling to their fears, because it’s part of who they are. And if you aren’t ready to face your fears, you probably won’t be able to transcend them.
1. Awareness: Before you can begin overcoming fear, you have to be aware that your fears are causing havoc in your life. It’s easy to get so attached to your thoughts and feelings that you think they are all that exist, which couldn’t be further from the truth. You are not your fears; you are the awareness that experiences your fears.
2. Identify: Get specific about what exactly you’re afraid of. And look at the pictures you have in your head about the situation. What is happening in them? What are you really scared of? Then become an observer of your inner space.
3. Curiosity: While curiosity may have killed the cat, it certainly won’t do you any harm when investigating your fears. Get curious about what thoughts generate your fear, where do you feel the fear, and how do you react to it? Again, be an observer of what is going on.
4. The Now: What are you lacking right now? When you centre yourself in the now, you realize that everything is how it is. You naturally accept what is. Tapping into the now can be as simple as feeling your body and breath.
5. EFT: EFT is short for Emotional Freedom Techniques. You use your fingertips to tap meridian points on your body while thinking of a fear you have and it alleviates and sometimes gets rid of the fear altogether. Simple, yet extremely powerful!
6. Sedona Method: Another simple system to conquer fear is the Sedona method. It consists of asking a few simple questions while focusing on your fear. It’s so simple that you may dismiss it several times before taking it seriously. Bad move!
7. The Work: The Work is very similar to the Sedona method in that it asks questions. The Work is one of the many ways of dealing with fears, anxieties, and worries. There are many methods available, so pick the one that you resonate with.
8. Hypnosis: With hypnosis, you can program the right thoughts into your mind and eliminate negative thoughts and beliefs. Though this doesn’t work for everyone, it might for you. Some use it to consistently evoke positive change in their lives. But remember, this isn’t necessarily about getting rid of your fears, but learning to relate to them in a different and positive way.
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