Fear Is An Insidious Virus

Do Not Fumble
with Fear!

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."Fear is an insidious virus. Given a breeding place in our minds it will eat away our spirit and block the forward path of our endeavors."

- James F. Bell

An awareness of fear can actually be of benefit, as it cautions us of potential harm. But, to be consumed by fear and to allow it to negatively impact your hopes, dreams and goals is very detrimental.

It is imperative that you learn to direct your thoughts and choices where they will do the most good toward your desired outcome. That means not allowing fear to creep in, take over and create a deluge of doubt and ongoing uncertainty.

If allowed to fester, unnecessary fear and worry can suck the life out of you. It can dramatically, and often silently, invade all areas of your life --- robbing you of physical, emotional and social productivity.

How do you counter the type of fear, worry and insecurity that is not really an immediate threat? You must learn to channel your thinking toward what is most important to you. In other words, take control of your thoughts and actions.

Remind yourself of the reason for your goal and why it will be of value when it is accomplished. Re-examine the steps you want to take in order to achieve your goal. And then take immediate action and begin moving forward. If you truly immerse yourself in going for your goal, the fear that was plaguing you will begin to evaporate.

Bottom line: do whatever it takes to see past your fear and take positive action toward the goal that is most important to you. Take control and change your focus from the fear to what you want and can do. If you feel that you need help to move forward, get it.

We all experience thoughts that can undermine and derail our mood, intentions, and actions. It is how we decide to respond to those thoughts that make the difference.
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David Schaefer is an entrepreneur and writes on the topics of personal development. Follow David's insights at http://twitter.com/davidschaefer