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How to overcome fear

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In this episode, I discusses the topic of fear and how to overcome it or deal with it in a better way.

I share a personal story of facing a gripping fear of heights while skiing in Canada, highlighting how fear can manifest as an intense physical and emotional response.

Fear is a natural biological and neurological response designed to keep us safe, but it can become problematic when it holds us back from achieving our goals or living fully. I provide some strategies for managing fear, focusing on two key approaches: controlling one's focus and breath.

Get in touch with Sal

If this episode has caught your attention and you wish to learn more, then please contact me. I offer a free 20 min call where we can discuss a challenge your facing and how I may be able to help you.

Key Learnings:

1. Fear is a natural biological response designed to keep us safe, but it can also become a hindrance if it prevents us from taking action or pursuing our desires.

2. Instead of trying to eliminate fear, it's important to understand, respect, and learn to manage it effectively.

3. Focusing on the smallest thing you can control, even something as simple as your gloves or breathing, can help regain a sense of autonomy and reduce the perceived threat.

4. Practicing controlled breathing through the nose, inhaling slowly and exhaling more slowly, can help down-regulate the sympathetic nervous system's "fight-or-flight" response and bring the body back to a calmer state.

5. By implementing these strategies, fear can be transformed into focus, allowing individuals to take small, manageable steps to move through and overcome fearful situations.

What you will learn:

1. An understanding of fear as a biological and neurological response, and its role in human survival.

2. Strategies for managing and overcoming fear, including focusing on controllable elements and practicing controlled breathing.

3. The importance of respecting fear and learning to work with it, rather than trying to eliminate it entirely.

4. How to transform the energy of fear into focused action, taking small steps to move through fearful situations.

5. The potential benefits of overcoming fear, such as increased confidence, ability to pursue goals and desires, and overall well-being.

The episode provides practical techniques and a mindset shift to help listeners better understand and manage fear, enabling them to overcome obstacles and live more fully.

  continue reading

43 episodes

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Manage episode 410560972 series 2358889
Content provided by Sal Jefferies. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Sal Jefferies or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

In this episode, I discusses the topic of fear and how to overcome it or deal with it in a better way.

I share a personal story of facing a gripping fear of heights while skiing in Canada, highlighting how fear can manifest as an intense physical and emotional response.

Fear is a natural biological and neurological response designed to keep us safe, but it can become problematic when it holds us back from achieving our goals or living fully. I provide some strategies for managing fear, focusing on two key approaches: controlling one's focus and breath.

Get in touch with Sal

If this episode has caught your attention and you wish to learn more, then please contact me. I offer a free 20 min call where we can discuss a challenge your facing and how I may be able to help you.

Key Learnings:

1. Fear is a natural biological response designed to keep us safe, but it can also become a hindrance if it prevents us from taking action or pursuing our desires.

2. Instead of trying to eliminate fear, it's important to understand, respect, and learn to manage it effectively.

3. Focusing on the smallest thing you can control, even something as simple as your gloves or breathing, can help regain a sense of autonomy and reduce the perceived threat.

4. Practicing controlled breathing through the nose, inhaling slowly and exhaling more slowly, can help down-regulate the sympathetic nervous system's "fight-or-flight" response and bring the body back to a calmer state.

5. By implementing these strategies, fear can be transformed into focus, allowing individuals to take small, manageable steps to move through and overcome fearful situations.

What you will learn:

1. An understanding of fear as a biological and neurological response, and its role in human survival.

2. Strategies for managing and overcoming fear, including focusing on controllable elements and practicing controlled breathing.

3. The importance of respecting fear and learning to work with it, rather than trying to eliminate it entirely.

4. How to transform the energy of fear into focused action, taking small steps to move through fearful situations.

5. The potential benefits of overcoming fear, such as increased confidence, ability to pursue goals and desires, and overall well-being.

The episode provides practical techniques and a mindset shift to help listeners better understand and manage fear, enabling them to overcome obstacles and live more fully.

  continue reading

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