What's Scarier Than Halloween?

“Change can be scary, but you know what’s scarier? Allowing fear to stop you from growing, evolving, and progressing.” ~ Mandy Hale

Halloween is just around the corner so what better time to talk about fear than now? But this isn't about ghosts and goblins, this is about something so much scarier... The fears that keep you from living to your full potential and creating the life of your dreams!  

We all have fears. Even the most successful people in the world have fears but they also have great courage too. Those who perform at a high level are aware of their fears and instead of trying to become completely fearless, they actively anticipate and manage their fears so they can move beyond them. Which is how they are able to develop so much courage.

The more you can conquer your fear, the greater courage you can develop too. But first, it’s helpful to know what you’re really afraid of. So get out your journal and take a few moments to answer the questions below:

• What do you fear the most in your life? And what do you fear most often?
• What fears do you have that keep you from pursuing your goals as boldly as you'd like?
• What would your ideal future be like if you were able to move beyond these fears?
• Are you ready to move beyond your fears with courage and go for it?

I hope you answered that last question with a bold "YES" because declaring that you will master your fears is the first big step toward freedom from your fears. The good news is that almost all fear we experience (outside of fearing physical harm) is just our brain asking us to feel more emotionally comfortable in the face of difficult circumstances. So naturally when stepping out of our comfort zone, fear shows up. But if you’re aware of the fear, and where it’s coming from, you can choose not to let it rule you.

Throughout the next week, see if you can recognize when fear starts to control you the most. Look for sneaky little tell signs in your behavior like procrastination, avoidance, negative self-talk, lack of clarity, indecisiveness, playing small (i.e., being self-conscious, hiding or not speaking up). And see if you can determine what is at the root of those fear filled behaviors. Then be sure to come back next week as I’ll be sharing four of the most common fears that show up in our lives to see if you can identify exactly which ones are impacting you the most.

Wouldn't it be spook-tacular if you could conquer your biggest fears and courageously step into your future? Let's talk about how you can strategically do just that! Schedule your KickStart Strategy Session between now and Halloween to receive a special bonus treat from me.