Do You Believe You Should Face Every Fear You Have?

You don’t need to overcome every fear you have.

A fear of snakes may not be disruptive to your everyday life if you live in the heart of the city, but it may be a problem if you live in a tropical area with lots of trees and long grass. However, your fear might stop you from going on some great adventures while on vacation.

A fear of tsunamis won't impact your life if you live 1,000 miles away from the ocean, but it may be a problem if you live next to the beach and panic every time you hear about high tides, storms, or earthquakes because you think you might be in danger. The fear might also stop you from doing activities that involve open water, like sailing, surfing or kayaking. You could miss out on lots of fun.

Have an internal conversation with yourself about what your fears are preventing you from doing, and consider whether it’s a problem that you need to get over. Are your fears causing you to lead a less fulfilling life than the one you hoped for?

What you can do right now:

• Take a notebook
• Consider the pros and cons of facing your fear and overcoming it. Write those down.
• Identify the pros and cons of continuing to live with your fears. Write those down.
• How would your life be different if you overcame your fear? What would you be able to do that you can’t do right now?
• Read over the lists to make a clearer decision about what to do next.

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