Doing something you've done before can certainly cause fear.
Those voices inside your head start making snide remarks about whether you can do "the thing" or not, whether it's going to go fine, if people will be supportive, if you actually have the strength/knowledge/talent etc. As they bubble away in the background, you have a choice to go for it anyway or let the voices of fear hold you back.
I am at the beginning of a journey that scares me, I admit it. Having just written a book, and learning it doesn't sell itself unless you are a celebrity already -- has me pursuing public appearances, interviews and generally going out there before people to talk about it.
Just today an opportunity came up -- to join a Northwest Author Speaker Series (6 speaking events in 6 locations). While I am very excited by it - the voices are already murmuring and sounding like a lot of BOOGA-BOOGA!.
So how will I go forward with this? The first event is on May 9th.
First, knowing the book is good and I believe in it.
Second, getting my talk prepared. And practice!
Third, take good care of myself - eat healthy, get good sleep, meditate, pray.
Fourth, did I say pray? I will say it again - Pray. For strength, wisdom and grace.
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Fear is not going to get in my way. I am going to feel it, but not let it stop me. It's all made up stuff anyway, provided by little voices who aren't real. I will go forward believing my excitement and passion will overwhelm the fear and scare it off! I will trust that I'm going to do it and do it well, because I am supposed to be. The universe will root me on!
What causes fear in your life? What are you doing about it? Share your comments and experiences on overcoming it.
More to come in future posts...
Those voices inside your head start making snide remarks about whether you can do "the thing" or not, whether it's going to go fine, if people will be supportive, if you actually have the strength/knowledge/talent etc. As they bubble away in the background, you have a choice to go for it anyway or let the voices of fear hold you back.
I am at the beginning of a journey that scares me, I admit it. Having just written a book, and learning it doesn't sell itself unless you are a celebrity already -- has me pursuing public appearances, interviews and generally going out there before people to talk about it.
Just today an opportunity came up -- to join a Northwest Author Speaker Series (6 speaking events in 6 locations). While I am very excited by it - the voices are already murmuring and sounding like a lot of BOOGA-BOOGA!.
So how will I go forward with this? The first event is on May 9th.
First, knowing the book is good and I believe in it.
Second, getting my talk prepared. And practice!
Third, take good care of myself - eat healthy, get good sleep, meditate, pray.
Fourth, did I say pray? I will say it again - Pray. For strength, wisdom and grace.
.
Fear is not going to get in my way. I am going to feel it, but not let it stop me. It's all made up stuff anyway, provided by little voices who aren't real. I will go forward believing my excitement and passion will overwhelm the fear and scare it off! I will trust that I'm going to do it and do it well, because I am supposed to be. The universe will root me on!
What causes fear in your life? What are you doing about it? Share your comments and experiences on overcoming it.
More to come in future posts...