We all have things that we're afraid of in life. But here's the thing to remember about fear: It is a natural, human response to encountering something unfamiliar, challenging or uncertain. That's why the advice to "Be fearless!" is so terrible.
Trying to be fearless while doing new things is like trying not to laugh at a funny joke — it's impossible. As an emotional wellness coach, my job is to help people identify and work through their fears.
Here are the three most common fears that I've seen hold people from achieving success, and how overcome them:
1. Fear of failure
When taking>2. Fear of not being good enough
This fear might sound like "That job requires a lot of communication skills, and I'm bad at that," or "I could never work at that company. They>3. Fear of disappointing others
No one likes to be a letdown, especially to someone they admire or respect. But the people who truly care about you are not judges waiting to score you on your performance. Instead, they want to see you succeed, even if it means multiple tries.
It's also important to take time to understand yourself, identify your goals, and define what success means to . This way, you'll be less likely to obsess over other people's opinions of you or the expectations that you think they've set for you.
