EPISODE 261 SHOW NOTES
Happy Monday! On today’s episode, we’re talking about how to stop fear from sabotaging your success. First and foremost, fear is totally normal. It’s your body’s natural response to protect you! Everyone typically has some level of fear around starting a business, taking the next step, or going through any sort of a change.
The problem with fear is that it has a tendency to hold you back from stepping out of your comfort zone. Fear, whether it’s manifested as self-doubt, limiting beliefs, or anxiety, can prevent you from embracing challenges or pursuing new opportunities.
Here are 7 signs that fear might be hindering your progress:
1. Procrastination
If you find yourself consistently delaying or avoiding tasks or opportunities due to feelings of fear or anxiety, it may indicate that fear is holding you back.
2. Lack of Decision Making
Being able to make decisions is crucial for propelling forward. Fear can paralyze you and make it challenging to make decisions. If you frequently find yourself stuck in indecision or constantly seeking reassurance from others, it could be a sign of fear holding you back.
3. Settling in your Comfort Zone
Fear often keeps us within our comfort zones, preventing us from taking risks or pursuing new opportunities. If you consistently choose to stay in familiar and safe situations, avoiding anything that feels challenging or uncertain, fear may be playing a role.
4. Self-Doubt and Negative Self-Talk
Fear can manifest as self-doubt and negative self-talk, leading you to underestimate your abilities and potential. If you frequently doubt yourself, criticize your abilities, or believe that you are not worthy or capable of success, fear may be at the root of these thoughts.
5. Avoidance of Failure
Fear of failure can be a significant obstacle. If you avoid trying new things or taking on challenges because you fear making mistakes or being judged, it may indicate that fear is holding you back.
6. Physical and Emotional Symptoms
Fear can manifest in various physical and emotional symptoms, such as increased heart rate, sweating, nervousness, anxiety, or a sense of unease. If you experience these symptoms when faced with new opportunities or challenges, fear may be limiting your progress.
7. Lack of Progress and Regret
If you look back on your life and feel a sense of regret or unfulfilled potential, it could be a sign that fear has prevented you from pursuing your dreams and aspirations.
If any of these fears resonated with you, try to dig a little deeper! It’s so important for you to take a step back and do some self-reflection. Is fear stopping you in your tracks? Are you stuck where you are but hoping for something else? The first step to move forward and take action despite having fears is to identify the specific fears that are holding you back.
Thanks for listening! If you want to talk this episode and your fears out a bit more, just reach out to me on Instagram @micala.quinn or by email at [email protected].
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In this episode, we cover:
- 7 signs that fear might be hindering your progress or preventing you from pursuing new opportunities
- How to move forward and take action despite having fears
You’ll love this episode if:
- You want to work from home as a freelancer but you’re too scared to take the leap and get started
- You’re doubting yourself and wondering if freelancing could even work for you
- You’re scared of failing and being judged for it
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- If you need help conquering your fear, check out episode 225.
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