Overcoming fear Archives

12 Of The Best Ways To Overcome Fear Of Being Alone

May 13, 2021October 24, 2020 by Barrie Davenport

If you’re like most people, you enjoy being by yourself sometimes, but you also have times when you crave time with your friends and family.

You may dread being alone in certain situations, like going out to dinner or attending a party where you don’t know anyone.

You want to have a friend with you to make it more comfortable.

This is normal, as a lot of us like to have someone with us in situations we aren’t familiar with or when we are doing something new.

But for some people, the discomfort of being alone is more than just an occasional feeling.

It is a debilitating condition that impacts the quality of their lives.

Autophobia, also known as monophobia, is defined as the fear of being by oneself or feeling lonely.

Want To Be Fearless? 23 Mindsets And Actions To Embrace

April 29, 2021May 23, 2020 by Barrie Davenport

woman with surfboard, how to be fearless

Fear. You experience it everyday in small and large doses.

It’s the little demon that sits on your shoulder, holding you back from growth, success, fulfillment and happiness.

We love the idea of being fearless, but knowing how to have no fear when your body is about to explode with anxiety is another matter.

In our modern world, most fear is unfounded. Sure, it’s normal to be afraid if you are being mugged or in some other situation that causes real or potential physical or psychological harm. But we are generally safe from that kind of danger.

Our most common fears come from baseless things.

Events or situations that haven’t happened or may never happen.
Negative thinking patterns we’ve created and habituated.
False beliefs and reinforced mediocrity.
A child-like desire for comfort and safety.

How To Keep Going When Life Is Hard

December 2, 2020February 8, 2019 by Barrie Davenport

Why is life so hard?

Or why does it so often seem as though, no matter what we do or how much we accomplish, bad things keep happening to us and to the people we love?

When life is hard, what do you tell yourself? Do any of these phrases sound familiar?

32 Of The Best Strategies for Overcoming Obstacles In Life

August 25, 2020November 26, 2018 by Barrie Davenport

Everyone would be able to achieve success if there were no obstacles standing in their way.

But the reality is that there is always some type of barrier standing between you and the things you want in life.

These barriers may be very simple to step over, but many are more complex and test your willingness to persist. This is certainly not always easy, but there is always a way.

Obstacles can manifest themselves in three ways.

Strong, Independent Women Never Do These 21 Things

December 2, 2020October 17, 2018 by Barrie Davenport

Even if you don’t realize it, you have incredible strength and independence as a woman.

Although we still have a long way to go, women have more control today than ever before over their careers, bodies, finances, and lifestyles.

Women are capable of supporting themselves and their families and are breaking old stereotypes of traditional female roles.

Gender discrimination still exists, but 53% more independent women are participating in the workforce than fifty years ago, giving women a louder voice in society.

Why Am I So Emotional? 10 Keys To Calming Yourself In The Storm

July 23, 2021November 7, 2017 by Barrie Davenport

We’ve all experienced it: Standing in line at the grocery store, a young child begins to melt down until they are an emotional mess.

The parents of these children can be heard coaching them to calm down, take a few deep breaths, and express their feelings in words rather than having a tantrum.

This is a great method to teach children self-control when it comes to managing their emotions, but is it that easy for us as adults? Wouldn’t it be great if we could control our emotions, even during the darkest of times?

Fear of Rejection? 8 Surprisingly Effective Remedies

April 21, 2021June 1, 2017 by Barrie Davenport

The fear of rejection is one of the most basic parts of being human.

We all need to feel that we are a part of something larger and valued for who we are.

Our need for belonging is so strong that we all feel intense pain when we are excluded.

In fact, we cannot survive without one another. The need for connection is one of the deepest human instincts.

10 Sure-Fire Ways To Conquer The Fear Of Success

November 19, 2020February 12, 2016 by Barrie Davenport

When I was in elementary school, I played in a tetherball competition with the girls in my 5th-grade class.

After beating several other girls, I was paired with the most popular girl in the class. All of the kids were standing around us watching our match, and I was ahead for most of the game.

It was thrilling to be kicking the butt of the most popular girl, especially since I wasn’t much of an athlete.

But as the match went on, all of our classmates started cheering for my opponent. Every time she scored, there was wild enthusiasm. When I scored, there was silence.