Fears may stop you, but you can get past them and reach your goals. Fear is normal because it helps us stay alive. This fear can keep us from doing dangerous things, like jumping off cliffs after silly tasks.
It can stop you in your tracks, lowering your confidence and making you worry about things that stop you from going on. A way out? Deal with your fears and even use them to your advantage.
Natalia Kogan, an emotional intelligence coach, told CNBC that three main worries keep people from growing and taking on new tasks. The important thing is not to learn not to be afraid of anything (that could be annoying and dangerous), but to know how to deal with your fears and make things better.
When you're afraid, you can't decide what to do, move forward, or act. This kind of fear happens when you think of all the bad things that could happen and tell yourself that everything is lost before it even starts. To get through this, find your "Why" or purpose and keep your mind on it.
By asking yourself questions like "How can I get closer to my goal?" Natalia Kogan says that thinking about the general good or social benefit will help you stay motivated. or "How will the challenge I'm giving myself make other people's lives better?" Jeff Bezos says that when you are trying to decide what to do, you should start by thinking that nothing is certain.
Self-criticism is the worst kind. What about that? Because we're afraid of losing. Because of this worry, you feel like you're not good enough, you lack knowledge, and you're weak. You start to believe that other people can get what you want and that you don't deserve it. In what ways does this help you?
Thinking about yourself can help you understand this fear and get rid of it. For example, are you not ready? Instead of being hard on yourself, try to learn more. Only think about things that will help you succeed.
It's normal to worry that other people will judge you and be let down if you don't act a certain way or quickly reach your goal. But what other people think shouldn't affect your happiness or success.
Imagine that everyone is behind you and wants you to do well. Pay attention to your inner voice and know that success comes in different places and at different times. Don't think about what other people want, but what success means to you.