How to be able to face fears with courage

The majority of people have dreadful situations in their lives that they want to avoid in various aspects of their lives. A number of us are scared of being betrayed, while others are terrified of becoming unwell... Fear is, in fact, one of the seven primary human emotions (the others being sadness, anger, contempt, shame, joy, and surprise), and it exists to support man's most basic urge, which is survival.

Fear may be described as a feeling of being threatened by something or someone. The natural impulse of most people is to flee, protect oneself, and stay out of harm's way when confronted with a threat is to run. When we look at fear with a critical eye, we can see that it is inexorably related to the message of imminent danger.

Humanity first appeared on this planet thousands of years ago, when it was a lot more perilous place to live. Wild animals, jungles, and an unknown natural environment had to be dealt with as well. It was significantly more difficult to survive back then than it is now.

Despite the fact that the indicators of danger in the present world are radically different from those in the past, we share many of the same concerns. Much worse, when we are terrified, we frequently become even more afraid of what will happen to us because we are aware of our dread, locking us in a downward spiral of paranoia and despair.

So, when do we begin to feel all of these anxieties? We are less concerned with being terrified than we are with how we react to it, and more concerned with where our thoughts take us once we have experienced fear. In addition, we can observe how concerns are becoming a reality at this time.

It is a common belief that whatever you dread will come to fruition in your life. Apparently, when we are afraid, we automatically act in such a way that our fears come to reality, leading to the creation of this urban legend. We respond to the situations we fear with automatic responses such as ignoring them, denying them, escaping them, and occasionally remaining unresponsive. As a result, the myth is confirmed, and it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Taking a serious look at ourselves and what we're terrified of is the first step. We need to look into and analyse what it is that makes us feel threatened. Putting on a room lamp is analogous to a toddler who is afraid of the dark turning on a light in his room. In order to ensure that there are no monsters in the vicinity, turn on the lights and illuminate the room. Begin by writing down whatever it is that you are terrified of. When you're through, ask yourself how long you've been terrified, why you're afraid, and how your behaviour may change if you weren't afraid.

Of course, dealing with some issues on your own might be challenging, so don't be afraid to seek assistance. When we understand the source of our fear, it evolves into a whole new emotion. May you be able to turn on the light of bravery and watch as your fears begin to transform...

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