How to Overcome Your Fear and Live Your Dreams
Too many people are not living their dreams because they live in fear. Maybe you’re dreaming to start a business but the possibility of failing stops you in your tracks. More often than not, you won’t even realize that your no. 1 enemy is fear -- not a lack of money, lack of time, or lack of knowledge. But fear.
A dream will remain a dream unless you act on it. Today, I encourage you to pursue your goal to become a solopreneur. To eradicate that fear inside of you, I’m sharing 7 tips:
1. Get excited about it.
Life will be pretty stagnant if you don’t feel thrilled. Do something that will make you want to pursue your dream. Watch an inspirational video about it. Join a solopreneur business group on Facebook. Build a free WordPress site and start writing!
2. Accept that it ain’t all sunshine and roses.
Train your brain to embrace the reality of solopreneurship. Don’t get too attached to the perfect moments you see on the internet! Successful people achieved success because they pushed through challenges.
3. Put all your focus into the present moment.
NOW is all that matters. Not yesterday and not tomorrow. Fear is often triggered by worrying about the past and the future -- two things that are out of your control. Imagine what you can do right now to make your dream happen.
4. Set short term goals.
Short term goals refer to the actions you can take right away. Because they’re something that can happen soon, they give you the motivation to act on them instead of procrastinating. Short term goals make life more manageable.
5. Silence your inner critic.
Your inner critic will wreak havoc on your happiness and self-esteem if you don’t shut it down. The belief that you aren’t good enough is simply untrue. You just don’t realize how awesome you are. You are full of potential. Tell yourself that all the time.
6. Ask the right questions.
Whenever a negative thought enters your mind, counteract that thought by asking positive questions. Questions such as, “What am I good at?” “How can I make the most out of the 30 minutes I have?” “How can I calm myself down?”
7. Connect with a higher presence.
No matter how you strive, you’re only human. At one point, you’ll feel like quitting. But there is a presence greater than you and this presence is the source of peace, love, and hope. Connect with this higher presence to steer you in the right direction.
Conclusion
Is there a passion that you’ve been putting off because of fear? Think about an action today that will lead you closer to your dreams. I hope you learned from today’s post. Share your thoughts in the comments below.