It is difficult to recognize that we are afraid, it seems that feeling our body tremble when we have to deal with something terrifying is a sign of weakness, but nothing further from reality, fear is one of the most natural aspects of the human being and also the most beneficial for survival. If we hadn’t experienced this unpleasant but useful emotion, we probably wouldn’t be here today. It is precisely emotion that makes us brave.
Few people are empathic with those who are afraid, when in reality we are all afraid of something, but we prefer to hide because we do not want to be judged in a negative way, we do not want to appear weaker or less precious than others, and that is when we mask fear and We try to solve the problem with only the decision not to face the situations to which it exposes us.
- The result is that this fantasy we use only reinforces this emotion.
- And it makes it difficult for us to overcome circumstances that do not allow us to move forward.
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When we are afraid to face a situation, we sometimes choose laziness as an attitude that frees us from the effort to expose ourselves to what is so scary.
Sometimes it seems that laziness is a remedy that allows us to postpone what we really want, doesn’t that make me want to?It’s just a part of the makeup that uses fear so you don’t have to suffer the possible, but unlikely, consequences it has. could happen.
Boredom is another very common way that uses fear to camouflage itself and not be easily discovered, if we have to deal with a problem that we consider very dangerous, even if it is not, it is much easier and more comfortable to say that it bores us than to take a step forward and risk overcoming it.
If, for example, I am afraid to talk about a subject that I know because deep down what I fear most is being criticized by the public, it will be easier for me to say that making a presentation is a job that bothers me too much. (although deep down I know I could fall in love), this way I will not be judged or pressured as negatively as if I said that having to speak in public makes me anxious, unfortunately the former admits more than the second.
Lying is the luxury disguise of fear, and lying avoids the consequences of making mistakes or showing a face that allows us to be better accepted by others, although it is true that lying is not as accepted as other costumes, it is also an emergency. exit that fuels fear.
Hiding something that scares us and lying or seeking excuses helps in the short term so that our anxiety does not manifest and that we feel more relaxed, the problem is that, as in previous cases, in the long run situations are not. overcome properly.
If you sometimes disguise your fears with one of these three costumes, you may consider that all you can do is block yourself at the moment you are, and you won’t be able to face what you’re afraid of. it is difficult, it is normalize the act of being afraid sometimes, giving yourself the right to experience it and, above all, to stop covering it with attitudes of laziness, boredom or lies. Will you dare face your fear?