FEARLESS Female

We often have a million reasons why we can’t do something – whether it’s our age, our family obligations, or a lack of money – but the truth is, it usually boils down to FEAR.

 What would you do if you had NO FEAR?

• Would you plan a fabulous femme outing?
• Would you share your feminine side with somebody important?
• Would you live as a woman full time, haters be damned?

Are you ready to be fearless? Here are my best tips for conquering your fear so you can express yourself as the fab female you truly are.

1. Accept your Fear

What you resist persists. But when you accept your fear, it has a funny way of dissipating.

The thing is, our minds are wired to help us survive. Whenever you face an unknown situation – or risk facing disapproval from others – the default response is fear.

Accepting your fear as a built-in biological response also helps you realize that your fear is NOT a sign that you are weak or that you are NOT supposed to do something. (Note: I am not suggesting that you ignore fear when it comes to your physical safety. You should obviously use common sense when putting yourself out there.)

2. Replace Your Fear Thoughts

Have you ever been afraid something terrible would happen … only it never happened? That’s because most fear comes from your thinking, not the reality of the situation.

It is not possible to think two thoughts at one – therefore, if you think a positive thought, it is literally impossible to think a negative or fearful thought at the same time.

Drowning out your fear thoughts with soothing thoughts can go a long way in helping you deal with your fear. Here are some thoughts to try:

• I deserve this.
• I’ve done harder things before.
• I am stronger than my fear.

3. Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway

There is a book out there called Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers. I highly recommend you read the book, but the title alone is a great motto to live by.

The premise of the book is that the only way to get over a particular fear is to face your fear and DO IT. Then there is no longer anything to be afraid of! What a concept, huh?

Have you ever noticed that the more you avoid doing something, the scarier it seems? Avoiding something doesn’t make the fear go away … it only builds anticipation, which is usually worse than the actual event.

The more you face your fears and take action in spite of them, the stronger and more confident you become.

So what would YOU do if you had no fear? Are you willing to take one small step in that direction? As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

Love,
Jessica