What is fear stopping you from doing?

I have had an inspiring weekend watching the Fina world diving championships. I saw Tom Daley start a dive in a hand-stand on the 10 metre board which is 2 double buses high (it was a hard job but I took a photo just to help explain!). This was an incredible feat on its own, never mind the dive which followed. Do you fancy trying that? I presume that he was scared the first few times he did it and he probably still has an element of fear, but he overcame his fear. What is fear stopping you from doing?

Quick Quote

"You can conquer almost any fear if you will only make up your mind to do so. For remember, fear doesn't exist anywhere except in the mind." ~ Dale Carnegie"

Action is the best way to overcome fear

Some observations about fear:

1. Most people get scared, even the most accomplished people, especially when trying something new
2. The people who achieve most are not those who have least fear, they are the people who ignore their fears and do it anyway
3. Sometimes we fear something particular happening. How much of what you worry about ever happens? Knowing you can handle whatever happens is key to allowing yourself to take healthy risks which allow you to grow. One of my favourite phrases is "what is the worst that could happen?" 

Take small steps:

1. What is fear stopping you from doing (what would you do if you knew you couldn't fail is one of many key questions in our career coaching course)
2. Identify what small step you could take to move you towards overcoming your fear, if it is helpful share it with someone you trust and take the first step (Tom didn't start on the 10m board. He built up gradually but he did ultimately have to do it for the first time)
3. Finally, to get rid of the fear, go out and do it. This is the best way to feel better about yourself too.

If you would like to comment on these ideas or share a fear you have overcome, please comment here.

If you have a phobia rather than a fear, I have techniques which can help you overcome it. If you feel like lack of confidence is preventing you from taking action, confidence coaching may help. Just ring me to discuss the options.