Fears are natural, normal and human to experience. They carry, within them, lessons and opportunities for growth. How we respond to our fear is what determines the usefulness of the fear. At the end of the day, fear can be the engine that propels us forward or the brake that keeps us stuck but we decide which one it is. read more
They carry, within them, lessons and opportunities for growth. How we respond to our fear is what determines the usefulness of the fear. At the end of the day, fear can be the engine that propels us forward or the brake that keeps us stuck but we decide which one it is. The key thing to do, when a fear comes up, is invite it over for dinner. read more
Phobias can be divided into specific phobias, social phobia, and agoraphobia. Types of specific phobias include those to certain animals, natural environment situations, blood or injury, and specific situations. The most common are fear of spiders, fear of snakes, and fear of heights. read more
But fear can also be a powerful driving factor behind positive action, if you know how to leverage it. It doesn’t matter what you’re afraid of — taking the plunge and starting a business, saying no to a client, applying to speak at a conference — you can use the fear in a positive way. read more