Control Your Fear Before It Controls You
"Fear Factor" is one of my favorite TV shows. It highlights the
courage of the participants to engage in the most fearsome and
disgusting acts.
Most of the contestants are willing to sacrifice their dignity
for the sake of the prize money. So what does that imply? It
implies that with the proper mindset, determination, and will
power, you can conquer your fear.
Everyone has some sort of fear. It may be brought about by any
one or more of the following reasons.
1) by a traumatic past incident (like being bitten by a dog) 2)
by the influence of other people 3) by their own negative way of
thinking
But are you going to let fear take over your life? Will you
remain a hostage of your fear forever?
You must take the necessary steps to overcome your fright. It's
all in the mind.
Do you envy other people when you see them enjoying wild rides,
and you're just stuck in a corner because you're too terrified
to give it a try?
My suggestion is to face your fear head-on. Imagine yourself
enjoying the experience instead of exaggerating the things that
make you worry. (Unless of course you have health problems, then
taking wild rides may not be a good idea).
Do you want to be a doctor but you're afraid that your intellect
can't handle the pressure or you're worried about financial
insecurity?
Well here's the good news. If you're really determined to
achieve your deepest desires, a powerful force will enable you
to reach them amidst every obstacle that comes in the way. I'm
not kidding.
Someone or something will always be there to help you attain
your goals. Just have faith in your abilities. Your will power
have the utmost capacity to accomplish anything with the proper
mindset.
You could use visualization to help you in defeating any kind of
fear.
Are you afraid of heights? Then imagine yourself being on top of
a mountain, overseeing the magnificent sights. Enjoy and feel
the moment. Take away all worries and anxieties.
Then just do it! Face it head on! Go to the top of a building
and savor the great feeling of being able to face your fear.
This applies to whatever thing that triggers your fear factor.
Just imagine being able to defeat it, then confront it with the
definite belief that you have the capacity to do everything you
want if you just put your mind to it.
Face the thing you fear the most and you'll never have to fear
anything again in your life.