Leadership coach and author Laurie Young shares her best techniques for conquering fear, including visualizing the desired outcome, doing something new to get out of mental ruts, and understanding that we can’t be afraid of success. Fearless and Abundant: 5 Hacks to Beat Fear and Become More Successful
Fear and Success: The Connection
One of the most common emotions we experience is fear. It’s a natural reaction to something new, and though it can be a challenge, it can also be a beneficial thing. Fear can help us make decisions, act on them, and grow as people. But how does fear affect success? One way fear can hold people back is through envy. When someone becomes envious of what other people have or what they are doing, they start to become unhappy with their own life and lose sight of their own goals.
Identify the Source of Your Fear
Fear often stems from a lack of understanding or control. It is important to identify the source of your fear in order to overcome it. Fear is often related to the idea of not being in control and can be caused by a lack of education. If you want to understand what you are dealing with, educate yourself by reading about your fear and how to deal with it effectively.
Be Mindful of Your Beliefs
Mindfulness is a skill that will help you live a happier and more peaceful life. It’s difficult for many of us to cultivate mindfulness because we’re often distracted by other thoughts, emotions, and memories. Mindfulness is a practice that can be used anytime, anywhere. You’re going to have days when you feel stuck and overwhelmed with life. This is normal. Sometimes it’s important to take it slow and really be mindful of your beliefs about fear and the impact they have on our lives.
Find Your Purpose
Fearlessness is one of the most powerful tools you’ll ever have. You can channel it to achieve your goals, to push through tough times, and to be your best self. But sometimes fear gets in the way of what you want because it’s holding you back. Determine your purpose, then set out to achieve it.
Find a Role Model
This might sound obvious, but it’s not. We all know people who are successful in our field of interest, but the odds are high that they don’t know or remember us. You can take a proactive approach by reaching out to someone you admire for coffee, or if you want to go old school, write them a letter.
