The Five Fears That May Be Lurking In Your Mind
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The Five Fears That May Be Lurking In Your Mind

By: Becca Lee

If someone asked you if you thought of yourself as a fearful person you would probably say no. Most people would in fact. Yet fear is one of the most common issues that people struggle with in their lives today. You might not consider them fears because a fear can disguise itself as a logical belief, or a common thought or feeling.

Instead of describing those feelings as fears, many people will say they have doubts or they have concerns. They might say they are worried or anxious. They may be distrustful or uneasy in certain circumstances. They may procrastinate or hesitate to do certain things or just have feelings of apprehension.

Call them what you will, they all mean the same thing. Fear. There is some thought, feeling, belief, or possible outcome that makes you uncomfortable or makes you feel threatened in some way and you will avoid the things that make you have these feelings.

Fears can control your life if you let them and can keep you from reaching your full potential. They can stop you from creating a better life for you and your family. I'm not talking about the fear of spiders or snakes or flying. Nor am I talking about the fear that keeps you from getting too close to the fire or too close to the edge of that cliff. Those are rational, normal fears that help keep you safe from harm.

The fears I am talking about are usually deep in the recesses of your mind. You may not even know you have them or realize they are fears as we spoke about earlier. They are keeping you from living the life you want to live. Here are some common fears that may be lurking in your mind.

Fear of Rejection

Fear of rejection usually relates to low self-esteem, but it may be very subtle. Maybe you lash out at others if you fear rejection may be forthcoming. Maybe you sabotage your relationships so you can be the one to reject the other person before they can reject you. Maybe to avoid being rejected at all, you simply withdraw from being socially interactive with others.

Fear of Failure

Fear of failure is very common and can certainly keep you from reaching your goals. You may not take action for fear of failing. You don't apply for that new job or move to that new city because you might fail. Your mind tells you it's not a good time right now or the odds aren't in your favor, and so on.

Fear of Success

Fear of success is a hard thing to define. You might think it would sound strange to fear success, but what about all those new responsibilities and the uncertainties that come with becoming successful? What if you can't handle them? What about all the things people will expect from you? It's easier not to put yourself in that position isn't it? Not such a strange fear after all is it?

Fear of Not Being Good Enough

Another fear that is connected to self-esteem and can affect everything you do in life. You may settle for that job that you hate and doesn't pay enough because you think you aren't smart enough or strong enough to handle more responsibility. You may avoid making changes to improve your life. If you don't believe you deserve better life circumstances you are not going to be able to create them.

Fear of Being Alone

Fear of being alone is a biggie. This is the fear that keeps people in bad relationships. Maybe your friend means well but they always try to sabotage your attempts to make improvements in your life that will give you less time with them. Worse, maybe you stay in a bad or abusive relationship because you don't want to be alone. Maybe you hang out with some people whom you know you really don't approve of their lifestyle, but they are the only friends you have.

Once you have identified your fears, it's time to start diffusing them and get your thoughts flowing in a positive direction. There are mind and body techniques you can use that will calm your emotions and relax your body. There is help out there for you so you can start to live the life you deserve whether you believe you deserve it or not. You do.

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Marianne Williamson

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