Being afraid is normal. The brain of all living beings, when it perceives danger, reacts instantly; that is, the brain instinctively activates a system of protection against possible attacks or situations that could cause an imbalance.
In humans, the way we deal with fear is the result of the confluence of instinctive mechanisms and learnings that we have acquired throughout life, in this sense we can say that when faced with a threat, our survival instinct is first activated. then a mental process learned from experiences that lead us to act one way or another.
“Fear is this little dark room where negatives are revealed. “
-Michael Pritchard-
However, the way we respond to danger varies from person to person: some act aggressively, others stand still and empty-minded, trying to conceive (or not) of a possible solution to the danger they face.
There are also people in cold blood who are able to quickly think of a solution to avoid or deal with the threat accurately.
The human psyche is very complex and we do not always fear real threats, often our fears are just fantasies that we create from traumatic experiences rooted in our minds, which generates fears of dangers that do not exist, but that can be very invasive and even socially disabling.
There is a universal truth: to overcome fear you have to face it, it is very easy to speak, but difficult to implement, in fact fear is a powerful emotion, and if it can become an inner force that allows you to move forward, you will become a safer and freer person.
When you need to deal with a situation that scares you and you intend to overcome it, challenging yourself can help. What memories or sensations do I perceive right now, how do I react and what part of my body hides this emotion?
The answers will allow you to define and materialize this fear, in order to become aware of it and prevent a similar situation from happening again, the first step is to understand why fear occurs, in this way we can identify its causes and what are its causes. The role is in the situations we face.
Understanding the causes allows us to assess whether this fear has the function of protecting us or whether it is an imaginary imbalance in our lives.
To identify the nature of the fear you feel, you need some devices
Don’t think of fear as an enemy. In fact, thanks to him, we do great things, but also great things. Anyone afraid of failing tries a little harder. Those who fear losing their freedom face many dangers in preserving it.
Courage is made of fear. The difference between a coward and a brave man is simply a decision, this does not mean that the brave man is not afraid, but has decided to confront him rather than flee.
It’s not an easy process. It is achieved in the same way that we achieve the greatest achievements of life: with perseverance, with patience and step by step. The only determining factor in fear is that we really have a desire to overcome it; there’s no other way to look at it.
If you fight fear irrationally and without knowing your motivation, you can deal with it in the present, but you won’t get to the root of the problem, which will get it back all the time. We have to analyze the fear. Don’t get carried away by reckless explosions without being aware of what you’re doing.
As the popular saying goes: “Fear is an action and courage is a reaction. “Remember this when you feel petrified, motionless or without the courage to carry out your projects. Otherwise, you may regret paying more attention to your fears than to your true dreams and desires.
Remember that fear is expressed physically and mentally. We can combat physical symptoms with breathing exercises, it is a method to better understand and control the body in times of crisis.
But it’s not enough. You need to talk and express your feelings to others, write or just look in a mirror and tell you what’s going on. Here are some resources we can use to find the balance we want. We do not overcome fear by hiding; You have to experience it.