Weekly: How to face your fear
Old Happy: "It's too scary."
New Happy: "It's scary, and I am brave."
That thing you're avoiding?
(Yes, you know the one I'm talking about.)
Today, I want to challenge you to face it. To take a step towards it. To act courageously.
Here's why: the more that you avoid something, the more your anxiety about it will build. And since you have been avoiding this thing for so long, it's understandable that your fear is now through-the-roof.
But this fear you are feeling is not proportionate to the thing you are facing; it has been built through avoidance and it can be overcome through courage.
I promise that it is not going to be as scary as you think it is. I promise you are going to feel so much better after facing it. And I promise that you are brave enough to do it.
And I don't want you to do it alone, either. So hit reply and let me know what courageous step you're going to take today. I'm here to cheer you on.
Tips and Tools
1. Avoiding it — This week's animation.
2. Anticipate it — How to wait.
3. The hollowness — Avoid these Old Happy goals.
4. Two types of growth — Visible growth is coming.
5. Focus on how it feels — Turn in.
More from TNH
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Speaking — Book us to speak to your team about well-being, resilience, and productivity.
Articles — Read more articles on our website.
Community
What’s a change you want to make in your life?
"I want to leave behind a toxic work environment that dims my light and creates situations where I struggle to uphold my values."
"I want to change my major."
"I would love to no longer feel the need to explain or make excuses for myself about what I enjoy and what makes me happy."
"Instead of being angry, I want to be more patient and have more tolerance."
"I want to put myself out there, have fun and stop being shy and fearful!"
“Less overthinking, more doing.”
“Unconditional acceptance for myself.”
Before You Go
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