We all have our fears…deep, dark secrets that we’d rather not let anyone know. Maybe it would make it easier if you realized that some fears are actually quite common and are faced by a lot of us. Here are the 10 most common fears and tips on how to overcome them…
10. Fear of failure.
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Yes, I admit, this one has always been a problem for me. The only cure, as I have realized over the years is action. When you do something about a situation that you are afraid of failing in, you will see results. Granted, they may not always be the results you want but any result will make you feel better and just a little less like a failure.
9. Fear of rejection.
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Who doesn’t have this fear? Sure, some will say “Oh, I don’t care.” However deep down, they do care. They dread rejection. We all have to face it in life, even if it is rejection of our ideas. With this one, accept that it is inevitable, just keep going and move on.
8. Fear of public speaking.
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Oh my goodness, I remember in elementary school when I had to deliver a speech. I had a PHOBIA! Now, I find that some planning will help you out. Also, don’t allow yourself to worry about it, don’t sit there and think of how you will do standing in front of a group of people speaking. Think of those people as your friends. You talk to your friends, right? Then why not talk to them? Overthinking it will definitely cause you to goof up.
Wow Melanie! All of these situations are applicable to me these days but thankfully I am not full of fear about them. Don’t get me wrong I do get nervous time and again but I just steel myself shake it off and move forward. This year is going to be the best year ever! Even if it is starting out a bit rocky. There is nothing but sunshine ahead :)
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Hey September,
:) I’m sure it’s going to be hun!
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September,
Good luck for the future ahead!
The best way to overcome things in life is to look possitive! :)
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Thanks guys! :D I just got confirmation, I will be starting college full time March 28th! YEAH!!!! Life is good <3
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LOVE 10, 9 & 7… This post Rocks!!!
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Thanks again RockandCouture :)
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So true….all of these are excellent points to ponder…but not to worry about. Worrying does not solve anything, it only clouds up your thinking and decision making process.
I agree that everything happens for a reason, and I overcome my fears with deep faith in God. I am sure there are people who do not believe in God, so they must find some other way to deal with their fears.
The most useless fear of all, is fear of what someone else is thinking about you…you know what…how about letting them worry what YOU are thinking about THEM!!!! You can’t change their thoughts, so why not be your own judge of yourself and care less what they think!
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Hey SG,
Ah! That’s the one I suffer from and it’s just horrible. I hate meeting new people because I constantly worry about their judgment. Bah! I’m also a big big worrier!
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Failures define value of success to us!
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Hey Priya,
Well said hun! Reminds me of this discussion I had with a friend once about how we were so ordinary compared to other people with amazing talent. But the fact of the matter is if not for ordinary people like us, the geniuses would never stand out right?
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Everything is applicable to me, except 5. It’s interesting to read about them all in one post.
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I still believe that there is no one who does not have these fears, but everyone needs to look in the mirror and tell yourself that you are very special, because everyone is good at something. You just have to recognize your own strengths, and gown on them, rather smothering yourself with your weaknesses. Nobody is perfect, that’s for sure, no matter how great they are…they do have weaknesses, but we don’t know about them, because they are overshadowing these with their strengths!!
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Hey SG,
Thanks for that little pep talk!
Not to self: Must find my strengths and work on them.
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I loved reading this post!!
Thanks Mel for a wonderful truthful post!!
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Ooo yaay September!
*does a little cheer dance for you * :D :D
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