It’s quite comfortable to sit back and keep the status quo. After all, if you don’t rock the boat, you can’t fall into the sea.\u00a0But without risk, there are few rewards.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nAbandon Your Fears<\/strong><\/p>\nYou already know that taking risks is\u00a0risky.<\/em>\u00a0To build up the courage, you need to master your fears. However, it’s not as easy as it sounds. If you’ve spent the better part of your life with fear, it could be deeply ingrained in your subconscious, but it’s not impossible to change.<\/p>\nAll you need now is the\u00a0willingness<\/em>\u00a0to overcome your fears.\u00a0If you really want to abandon your fears, there’s nothing that can stop you!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nHere are some tips to keep fear at bay:<\/strong><\/p>\n1.\u00a0Recognize Your Fears.<\/strong>\u00a0Recognize your fears for what they really are. You’ll soon discover how your fears are limiting you by your reactions to them.<\/p>\n\n- Let’s say you’re afraid of driving, if you’re ever in the driver’s seat your response might be a quick “Oh no! Get me out of here!” If you continue this pattern of thinking, you’ll always be afraid. Accept that the fear is real, but\u00a0challenge yourself to approach the situation with courage and inner strength.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
2.\u00a0Overcome Your Fears.<\/strong>\u00a0Many times, we’re afraid of something because it remains in the unknown. We might label something as risky because we don’t yet know or understand what’s going on.<\/p>\n\n- An example would be avoiding college because you are afraid of meeting new people, the workload, and so on. To overcome this fear, you can get familiar with the college, the courses, and the people so you can feel more comfortable and confident. Doing so will ease the fear of the unknown and give you a sense of relief.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
3.\u00a0Change Your Thinking.\u00a0<\/strong>If you can alter the way you think about a certain situation, you’ll then act differently. Your fears may overwhelm your thoughts at times, but your job is to put a stop to this.<\/p>\n\n- For example, if you think you’ll never be able to achieve your goals, you won’t. But if you believe in yourself, you’re far more likely to succeed!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to Take Risks<\/strong><\/p>\nOnce you overcome your fears mentally, it’s time to take risks. Whether you realize it or not, you take risks everyday. Most risks are quite minor, but risk accompanies nearly every decision you make.<\/p>\n
Follow these pointers to help you get into a risk taking mindset:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- A “risk” may sound negative; instead, think of it as more of an “adventure” or “journey.”<\/li>\n
- Visualize a positive outcome.<\/li>\n
- Consider the reasons why you’re hesitant to take a risk.<\/li>\n
- When you have a set plan in place, taking a risk is a whole lot less threatening.<\/li>\n
- When you’ve taken the leap, evaluate your experience so you can improve in the \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0future.<\/li>\n
- Self-confidence is the most important ingredient to success.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Putting it all Together<\/strong><\/p>\nIf you’re feeling tentative about the whole thing, get your feet wet with small steps. You can’t expect yourself to change drastically overnight, but at the same time\u00a0you have to believe in yourself and believe that change is possible.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nOvercoming fears and taking risks go hand in hand. Start small and dream big. You only have one journey on this earth, so you might as well make the most of it!<\/p>\n
About the Author:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0Victoria Finch, The Heart Healer is an International Speaker, Author, and Strategic Life & Business Coach. Victoria helps faith centered professionals remove self doubt so they become more confident, connected, and make more money. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\nTo schedule your personal break through call with Victoria Finch visit\u00a0https:\/\/calendly.com\/victoriafinch\/discovery-call-with-victoria-finch<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/justaskvictoriainternational.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Logo-Sign-12.png\" "\\"Just")
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