Overcoming Fear

Honoring The Honesty Box

Ree Varcoe | Posted 05.28.2012

Ree Varcoe

A good many people here still have an intrinsic trust in others in this age when we are quick to doubt, find fault or simply don't trust as easily as did our ancestors. Why is it so hard for us to believe that people will do the right thing when given the opportunity?

'Game of Thrones' and True Bravery

Jaimal Yogis | Posted 05.25.2012

Jaimal Yogis

Fear can be extremely negative. Fear keeps us from living our dreams, makes us scared of people who are different, creating war and racism. It lies to us about our potential. We want to be fearless, right?

My Fear Toolkit

Ariane Zurcher | Posted 05.20.2012

Ariane Zurcher

Fear has a way of sliding in through the back door, oozing between my thoughts, thrusting itself into any and all thinking if I allow it to. So I've learned I have to cut it off at the pass.

Waiting, Wishing and Blaming: How Is Fear Keeping YOU Stuck?

Jonathan Alpert | Posted 05.16.2012

Jonathan Alpert

People fear change because they fear uncertainty and what they don't know. In fact, fear is the epicenter of all unhappiness. It's what lies behind every problem and is what keeps most people stuck. Change, though, is quite possible.

Fearless Quotes of the Day #FQOTD

Posted 05.29.2012

Great quotes crystallize profound ideas, instantly giving the hearers (or in this case, readers) an unexpectedly intimate understanding of topics myst...

Fear Won't Go Away... But We Can Change How We React

Jaimal Yogis | Posted 05.14.2012

Jaimal Yogis

When we put down our usual story and feel connected to the big picture, the ocean, fear doesn't bother us. But it doesn't take long to get caught in the spiraling churn of self-obsession again, where every little fear feels paralyzing.

'My Mother Didn't Know How To Be Fearless': Rhonda Britten's Painful Path to Fearless Living

Rhonda Britten | Posted 05.14.2012

Rhonda Britten

The power of being fearless is not reserved for the lucky ones. Anyone can harness its power. You just have to decide right now that your life is your life, no one else's, and that you are fully responsible for that life.

Life After Death (Almost): An Inspiring Story of Recovery

Kaylee Scottaline | Posted 05.11.2012

Kaylee Scottaline

Last year, Rachael Popejoy, now 28, bought her first house and a new car. While these might not seem like extraordinary accomplishments, it was only five years ago that doctors told Rachael's family she wouldn't survive the weekend.

'My Husband And I Were Separating After Almost 20 Years. And I Was Petrified.'

Lucia Franco | Posted 05.11.2012

Lucia Franco

I'm not letting the fear of being alone, of financial uncertainty, of doubts and insecurities -- and there are countless others to be sure -- stop me.

Being, a Coach in Process

Christine Sachs | Posted 05.10.2012

Christine Sachs

I have come to realize that if real change is going to happen -- if I want real happiness and fulfillment in my life -- I must let go of this familiar, known, comfortable way of being. I must let go of all the things I "know" I can and cannot do.

Dining In The Dark: How Would You Eat If No One Could See You?

Robyn Griggs Lawrence | Posted 05.11.2012

Robyn Griggs Lawrence

Our experience built massive appreciation for our working vision, but we all realized we missed an important aspect. No one else could see us fumble. We were all in it together, with no one to judge our foibles.

Becoming Fearless

Angela Bingham | Posted 05.08.2012

Angela Bingham

There is nothing wrong. We are all born perfect, beautiful, and unharmed. Your only job is to grow. Open up, let the sun shine down into you, and grow.

Facing Stage Fright

Vivian Manning-Schaffel | Posted 05.04.2012

Vivian Manning-Schaffel

When fear monopolizes your passion for something, there is much to be said for finding the courage to get over yourself.

Dating Without Fear

Kaylee Scottaline | Posted 05.04.2012

Kaylee Scottaline

Whether or not there is such a thing as fate or soul mates, I'm not sure I'll ever know. But at the end of the day, I haven't given up hope. Maybe that makes me fearless, maybe it makes me a fool. But it's what gets me out of bed each morning.

What Makes A Hero?

CPT Dan Grinstead MSW ACSW LISW | Posted 05.08.2012

CPT Dan Grinstead MSW ACSW LISW

You have to ask yourself: When the bomb goes off, are you going to run toward it, or away? I hope that I would have the courage to run toward the bomb. I also hope to never be in the situation where I have to find out.

Do You Have An Attitude Of Abundance? YOUR Tweets!

Posted 05.03.2012

Having a sense of abundance --that wonderful, expansive feeling that your blessings are overflowing -- actually has very little to do with how much ca...

PHOTOS: Strangest Travel Phobias

Travel + Leisure | Posted 04.24.2012

Travel + Leisure

Disneyland's Space Mountain is infamous for long lines, but the only visitors it literally scares away are those who suffer from macrophobia, the fear of waits.

10 Beliefs Keeping You From The Life You Want

Christy Matta, M.A. | Posted 04.23.2012

Christy Matta, M.A.

When you carry around a heavy load of internal rules -- "shoulds" -- you become worn down and burdened by your own expectations. Try picking one belief that you're willing to let go.

Stalking Your Fear, Part Four

Ana Forrest | Posted 04.13.2012

Ana Forrest

My last article explored how to manage your fear after a fright, like a car swerving. This time, I'd like to teach you a new way to walk through another common dangerous situation. Learn to shift from being a victim to being a warrior!

Living a Courageous Life

Carolyn Ziel | Posted 04.11.2012

Carolyn Ziel

Trying to live a fearless life is to set yourself up for failure. Instead, set yourself up for success by working at living a courageous life.

Fear Is Like A Virus

Linda Durnell | Posted 04.11.2012

Linda Durnell

People agree that some fears are more debilitating than others. It's as if different fears carry different "fear weight."

"Is It a Broken Dream or the Dawning of the Rest of Our Lives?"

Holly Sidell | Posted 04.04.2012

Holly Sidell

Good art touches each individual person differently and uniquely. Something that I have hidden deep down inside, covered up, tried to ignore, that has been lying dormant, was awoken.

Stalking Your Fear, Part Three

Ana Forrest | Posted 05.03.2012

Ana Forrest

Feeling fear doesn't make you weak or a victim. Fear is just the body's response to a life-threatening situation. Moving and deep breathing can disperse the chemical reaction of fear.

Pain Or Passion Can Inspire You To Invent And Innovate

Stanley A. Dashew | Posted 05.28.2012

Stanley A. Dashew

Whatever your age happens to be, you must be proactive when you're dealt a bad hand in life. Take that energy (pain, fear, anger and uncertainty) and channel it into a passion to overcome the obstacle and give it all you've got.

Stalking Your Fear, Part Two

Ana Forrest | Posted 05.21.2012

Ana Forrest

Make the decision to stalk your fear. When you become the hunter rather than the prey, you create so many exciting new opportunities for growth and happiness. You learn to let go of the old fears and stories that kept you chained.