I usually write about something that has been challenging me. Lately that has been fears. Old patterns, insecurities and negative thoughts have crept back into my “thoughts”. Maintaining a positive attitude and positive outlook on life requires being able to control our fears and our thoughts that feed them. Here are 5 keys for you to begin building an Extraordinary Life.
Recognize when Fear is present: It’s important to recognize and acknowledge your fears and not ignore them. Speak to them, write about it and share with others about your fears. If fear has prevented you from fully enjoying life or experiencing success in your life, than you need to work on overcoming it so that you can embrace what life has to offer.
Distinguish what you are afraid of: By identifying your fears and facing them, you’re better able to deal with them rather than reacting to people or situations. Often anger and insecurities are fear based. If the fears you face are preventing you from growing, succeeding or enjoying life than you have to get professional counseling or seek self help groups.
Affirm Yourself: Many people overcome small fears. For instance, I was so afraid of flying and would not go into an airplane. I acknowledge this fear and took some on line courses on “fear of flying”. I learned about the plane engine, noises etc.. and gaining knowledge. I also found out there are more car accidents than there are airplane accidents. In addition to learning what I was afraid of, I created affirmations. “I love flying, it is safe and fun”.
Act in the Face of the Fear: I faced my fears of flying and just started flying on planes. I bought meditation tapes to listen too and say my affirmations, “God is with us, I have no fear”. The more I flew, the easier it got. But the best thing about the experience is I was able to visit and travel to many destination. It opens many positive and wonderful opportunities for me, including a job I loved.
Expand Your Thoughts: Your thoughts create “feelings”. How you think creates your feelings. Most fears stem from what people have experienced or heard. Then they feed into their fears. You have the power to change this, by changing the thoughts of experiences that caused these “feelings” of fears. Create new thoughts, deal with those past experiences to address your fears. It is possible.
Don’t let fear control your life and prevent you from experiencing what life has to offer. Begin applying these keys and see your life become extraordinary in all areas. It takes being consistent with a touch of patience. Nothing happens overnight, however, create the habits and success will come.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
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