Comments on: Life Skills and The Fear Factor http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/life-skills-and-the-fear-factor/ Strategies for Positive Change Thu, 24 May 2012 01:09:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Dealing With Fear At the Source http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/life-skills-and-the-fear-factor/#comment-32390 Dealing With Fear At the Source Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:57:46 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=533#comment-32390 [...] the what if syndrome. This is the broadest category and it includes many of the most common types of fear. For example: fear of failure, fear of loss (not the same as actual loss), fear of rejection or [...] [...] the what if syndrome. This is the broadest category and it includes many of the most common types of fear. For example: fear of failure, fear of loss (not the same as actual loss), fear of rejection or [...]

]]> By: More Pleasure – Less Pain http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/life-skills-and-the-fear-factor/#comment-23240 More Pleasure – Less Pain Fri, 15 Jul 2011 06:47:35 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=533#comment-23240 [...] Speaking from my own personal experiences and those of other public speakers that I know, everyone agrees that the anxiety that comes before hand generally vanishes as soon as they begin speaking.  Anxiety of course, is a form of fear. [...] [...] Speaking from my own personal experiences and those of other public speakers that I know, everyone agrees that the anxiety that comes before hand generally vanishes as soon as they begin speaking.  Anxiety of course, is a form of fear. [...]

]]> By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/life-skills-and-the-fear-factor/#comment-20538 Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills Tue, 10 May 2011 03:59:31 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=533#comment-20538 Hi Kate, not realizing that fear is at the foundation of our avoidance strategies is very, very common. It's one of the ways we protect that fragile thing called ego. A big step toward overcoming his hidden source of self deception comes when we are willing to accept responsibility for everything. Many seem to view responsibility as limiting, in reality it is actually extremely liberating. Hi Kate, not realizing that fear is at the foundation of our avoidance strategies is very, very common. It’s one of the ways we protect that fragile thing called ego. A big step toward overcoming his hidden source of self deception comes when we are willing to accept responsibility for everything. Many seem to view responsibility as limiting, in reality it is actually extremely liberating.

]]> By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/life-skills-and-the-fear-factor/#comment-20537 Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills Tue, 10 May 2011 03:49:40 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=533#comment-20537 Hi Galen, it's those surprises that can so easily bump us off balance. The fact that you are mastering those speaks volumes for your level o personal development. Well done! Hi Galen, it’s those surprises that can so easily bump us off balance. The fact that you are mastering those speaks volumes for your level o personal development. Well done!

]]> By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/life-skills-and-the-fear-factor/#comment-20536 Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills Tue, 10 May 2011 03:45:24 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=533#comment-20536 Hi David, we are all a work in progress and I think that is what I like most about this journey called life. We can all continue to enjoy the thrill of learning and making improvements at every age and stage. I love that aspect of life. It turns the journey into an adventure! Hi David, we are all a work in progress and I think that is what I like most about this journey called life. We can all continue to enjoy the thrill of learning and making improvements at every age and stage. I love that aspect of life. It turns the journey into an adventure!

]]> By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/life-skills-and-the-fear-factor/#comment-20535 Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills Tue, 10 May 2011 03:37:35 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=533#comment-20535 Hi Bunny, we all have our strong areas and areas where we have room for improvement. One great way to prop up those not so strong areas is by associating them (or linking them) with a strong area. For example, If you tell yourself that you can approach personal decisions with the same confidence as those related to business, you will link the two together in your mind. It's a little more involved than that and uses a tactic called pacing and leading, but I think you get the basic concept. I am traveling for the next 10 days so my replies may be a bit sporadic. Hi Bunny, we all have our strong areas and areas where we have room for improvement. One great way to prop up those not so strong areas is by associating them (or linking them) with a strong area. For example, If you tell yourself that you can approach personal decisions with the same confidence as those related to business, you will link the two together in your mind. It’s a little more involved than that and uses a tactic called pacing and leading, but I think you get the basic concept.

I am traveling for the next 10 days so my replies may be a bit sporadic.

]]> By: Kate http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/life-skills-and-the-fear-factor/#comment-20516 Kate Mon, 09 May 2011 07:04:19 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=533#comment-20516 Hi Jonathan, I think we can use all sorts of excuses, when the underlying problem is fear. We will blame the economy, lack of time, lack of support, God, the universe, politicians etc for our lack of changes. When really all of these are used because we don't want to admit to being afraid. (or perhaps don't even realize?) Hi Jonathan,
I think we can use all sorts of excuses, when the underlying problem is fear. We will blame the economy, lack of time, lack of support, God, the universe, politicians etc for our lack of changes. When really all of these are used because we don’t want to admit to being afraid. (or perhaps don’t even realize?)

]]> By: Galen Pearl http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/life-skills-and-the-fear-factor/#comment-20514 Galen Pearl Mon, 09 May 2011 03:31:09 +0000 http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/?p=533#comment-20514 When I am taken by surprise, sometimes fear kicks in. I have gotten better at recognizing this and calming the fear before reacting in the moment. Great post about fear and how to manage it. When I am taken by surprise, sometimes fear kicks in. I have gotten better at recognizing this and calming the fear before reacting in the moment. Great post about fear and how to manage it.
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