41 - 3 Steps to Have the Courage to Face the Fear and Worry We Have Been Avoiding

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A touch of fear is natural and can be beneficial. It serves as your defense mechanism, alerting you to potential dangers and helping you make safer choices.

But always worrying about something 24/7 can be detrimental in the long run. That’s why you need to deal with your fears the right way.

The key to facing your fears successfully is to take gradual steps. Rushing or attempting overly intimidating actions without giving them much thought may lead to unfavorable outcomes.

In this episode, we'll explore cultivating the courage to confront long-standing fears, stresses, and worries. You'll find practical exercises and techniques to empower you to address certain challenges.

Ann will guide you through devising a strategy to transform your concerns, facilitating positive outcomes on your own terms.

Key Points From This Episode:

1. Many times, we avoid things as a defense mechanism.

2. Stress and worry are the halfway house to your solution.

3. Ann's two biggest fears, how she worked to change her story and limiting beliefs, and the strategy she developed.

4. Learn to reflect on the excitement and the journey you went through to achieve your goal.

5. Document your limiting beliefs by writing them down.

6. Utilize your creativity, opportunities, and resources to make things happen. Innovate fun and creative ways to have amazing experiences with your loved ones.

7. Continuously ask yourself, "What is my 'why'?" and work on achieving your goals one by one.

8. Instead of jumping into the solution, focus on improving your physiology before addressing the problem.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode

Tony Robbins Priming - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1JIIF6o0RM

Change Your State Change Your Story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uURdAOekA0Q

Tim Ferris - Fear Setting https://tim.blog/2017/05/15/fear-setting/

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