A little bit of fear is normal. In fact, fear helps you instinctively protect yourself from harm. Your fear might help you to recognise when you’re about to do something dangerous, and it could help you to make a safer choice.

But, you might find yourself fearful of things that aren’t actually dangerous, like public speaking. Your fear of public speaking might prevent you from advancing in your career or participating in traditions like giving a toast at your best friend's wedding.

If you really want to go on a holiday overseas, but your fear of flying gives you pause, you might feel like your fear is stopping you from living your dream. 

Sometimes, fear comes from simply not knowing very much about the thing you fear. Eg - you might be afraid of airplanes because it seems like you have heard about a lot of in-air incidents that lead to injury or death. But when you review the statistic the percentage is extremely low for any incidents, compared to the amount of times people fly.

If you find that your fear holds you back or creates bigger problems in your life, facing your fear may help you learn to better cope with fear and ultimately overcome it.

Stay Strong ~ Fiona

Life Performance Coach