Don’t Believe It

by | Jun 12, 2019 | Change, Fear

Obsessively engaging in fearful thinking takes us down the rabbit hole of doom and gloom. Though most of what we fear never comes to pass, we suffer from our ruminations. The world we experience is a construct of our own creation. We make our own misery or joy as we...

Motivation

by | Apr 28, 2019 | Fear

Using fear to motivate ourselves unconsciously supposing that if we don’t work hard and outperform our peers, we won’t get what we want or be valued, admired or loved. But fear is a clumsy motivator. Running fear loops to inspire action increases...

Fear in Perspective

by | Jan 31, 2019 | Fear

Fear of danger, failure, missing out or being embarrassed often causes us to react to situations unconsciously with misinterpretations and knee-jerk reactions, rather than responding from balance and clarity. Fear is usually a response to hypotheticals that activate...

Fear, Suspicion and Paranoia

by | Nov 26, 2018 | Fear

The root of all fear is fear of death. As a survival instinct, it compels us to exercise caution and avoid danger. If out of balance, this impulse can severely limit our lives. It can create suspicion without cause and keep us in a state of heightened anxiety,...

Fear and Failure

by | Oct 9, 2018 | Fear

Successful people aren’t less fearful, they just have the courage to face their fears and move through them with determination. They know how to muster up their intention, energy, enthusiasm and effort to achieve their objectives, in spite of their fear about...

Fearful Thoughts

by | Jul 23, 2018 | Fear

Fear is a common response to change. It discourages us from exploring new experiences, even if they could bring growth and positive transformation. Fear of the unknown makes us distrustful of those who are different. When no obvious or imminent danger is present, the...