When was the last time you did something that scared you?
“Do one thing every day that scares you” is something you might have read.
I recently saw a longer version of this:
There's value in getting comfortable with fear.
Fear is just an information your mind and body give you. It can't harm you. You can learn to recognize fear when it appears, to acknowledge it, and to let it go.
“Each of us must confront our own fears, must come face to face with them. How we handle our fears will determine where we go with the rest of our lives. To experience adventure or to be limited by the fear of it.” — Judy Blume, Author
You can plan to challenge your fears. It's easier to go out of your comfort zone when you set a specific date in advance.
Ask yourself what's the worst thing that could happen. As long as there is no chance of irreversible bad consequences, try it. You'll learn, and you'll grow.
Mindfulness exercise about fear
Write down and explore your biggest fears. For each fear, answer the following questions:
When I did this exercise, I discovered that I already had plans for ALL my fears. That life will go on, even if all my greatest fears come true.
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