Fear Is A Bully

Like a bully, fear plays on our weaknesses.  It chips away at our confidence with lies and manipulation.  It picks on us for seemingly no reason.  Bullies make us question our every move.  We become uncomfortable in our own skin. Once a bully finds your pain point, they apply pressure to it over and over again.  The more of a reaction you show, then the harder they press.  Every time you let fear stop you, it'll use the same technique next time.  Bullies and fear want to you to remain small and weak.
  
Fear can be managed.  You have to stand up to it in order for it to shrink. There are 3 ways:

• Expose fear for what it is

          Fear is a liar.  Call it out on it's lies.  When the voice in your head tells you that                     you're not smart enough or good enough, say "That's a lie."

• Fight back with the truth

          The truth is your best weapon.  Think of real-life accomplishments.  It doesn't matter            if they're big or small.  Counter every lie with at least 2 truths. 

• Don't feed into your fears

          Refuse to accept what fear is telling you.  Say "No thank you."  Simply don't accept             the lies.  

How do you stand up to your fears?

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