How to Beat Your Fear
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Summary
- When facing fear, ask yourself if you care more about helping people or about judgment from others.
- Realize that fear diminishes when you act—often it’s only an inch deep.
- Focus on what you need to do rather than the fear itself; break tasks into smaller, manageable chunks.
- Assess specific fears: Are you afraid of taking a video, writing a caption, or pressing send? Usually, these are not as scary as they seem.
- Determine if the fear of low engagement is worth more than the potential to help others. The answer is typically no.
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How To Take Action
Implementation Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Taking Action
Reflect on Your Priorities
- Ask Yourself: Do I care more about helping people or about being judged by others? Prioritize your desire to help over your fear of judgment.
Action Reduces Fear
- Act Even When Afraid: Start taking small actions because fear often diminishes once you start moving forward. Fear is usually just an inch deep.
Break Tasks Down
- Keep It Simple: Break your tasks into smaller, manageable chunks to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
- Example: If you're afraid of posting on social media, break it down:
- Take a video.
- Write a caption.
- Press 'send.'
- Example: If you're afraid of posting on social media, break it down:
Assess Specific Fears
- Pinpoint the Fear: Identify what specifically scares you.
- Are you afraid of making a video?
- Writing a caption?
- Or is it the thought of pressing 'send' that terrifies you?
Evaluate Risks vs. Rewards
- Weigh Outcomes: Is the fear of low engagement really worth more than the potential to help others? Typically, the answer is no.
Just Do It
- Focus on Activity: Think more about what you need to do rather than the fear itself. This mindset helps you take necessary steps without overthinking.
By following these strategies, you'll find that fear diminishes with action, and you'll focus more on making an impact rather than worrying about judgment.
