{"id":4656,"date":"2016-03-02T07:24:28","date_gmt":"2016-03-02T15:24:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redshoezone.ca\/?p=4656"},"modified":"2016-05-29T11:28:37","modified_gmt":"2016-05-29T18:28:37","slug":"how-to-overcome-fear-once-and-for-all","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ohmywordjournal.com\/redshoezone\/how-to-overcome-fear-once-and-for-all\/","title":{"rendered":"How to overcome fear once and for all"},"content":{"rendered":"
You’ve arrived. The launch pad of Life Part 2.<\/strong><\/p>\n There were times you didn\u2019t think you\u2019d make it\u2014right? \u00a0But \u201cwhewwwwwww\u201d<\/em>\u00a0you’re here. \u00a0 Emotions are high…an ending and a beginning.<\/p>\n It’s bittersweet.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve nurtured a family the hands-on, parenting days are done, if you\u2019ve dedicated yourself to a professional path you\u2019ve given it everything and your work is complete.<\/p>\n This is your time<\/strong>\u2026your turn and there\u2019s so much you want to do. \u00a0You can\u2019t wait to get on with creating the next chapter.<\/p>\n Sound familiar?<\/p>\n Personally I think a how-to manual should be available at the launch pad because so many of us encounter mechanical difficulties and aborted launches.<\/p>\n I ran into an acquaintance last week, I knew she was at the launch pad. I asked this ‘retired’ stay-at-home Mom how she was, I’d heard she was keen to start her own fresh juice business. Talk about a perfect pairing, she was a passionate believer in the benefits of juicing, showcased by her radiant beauty and good health. Within seconds the conversation had drifted to her two kids \u2013 one at university and the other pursuing a career. \u00a0I was delighted to hear about the kids but what struck me was that I asked about her and heard about them. So I tried again. \u201cWhat are you up to?\u201d<\/em> \u201cSoooo b-u-s-y\u2026(daughter) can\u2019t eat the dorm food so I\u2019m running juice and gluten free\/dairy free meals down to her 3X\u2019s a week\u2026.(son) has no clue how to furnish an \u00a0apartment so I\u2019m picking up a few things for him\u2026you know same old same old\u2026parenting never ends \u2013 right?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n We shared a laugh.<\/p>\n She delivered her ‘words’ in characteristic upbeat, chirpy style but I knew they were masking what she really felt – Fear. Been there. I knew what her inner critic was up to. \u00a0“Who do you think you are to start a business? You don’t know the first thing about it. \u00a0It’ll never work. Forget it. You’re a Mom not a business person. Crazy woman. Stick to what you know.”<\/em><\/p>\n When we fall into fear we slide into our default mode (safety net). In this case – Mom. \u00a0Exploring the juice idea was on hold as she filled her time with parenting adult children. I wanted to grab her and say, \u00a0“Don’t be afraid. You can do this. This is You. Trust yourself. Take one tiny step towards it everyday. \u00a0Just Start.”<\/em> I thought of all she had to offer, her passion, her knowledge, her absolute belief in the health benefits and restorative properties of juice. This amazing woman\u00a0<\/em>had the potential to\u00a0have enormous impact in the lives of others. She could make a real difference.<\/p>\n It would have to wait.<\/p>\n I thought of another friend. She’d retired from an illustrious career, it spanned 35 years and she reached the very pinnacle of her profession. A solid type A with a larger than life personality, she was viewed as an industry and community leader. Her retirement was celebrated with much fan fare. Everyone asked, \u201cWhat\u2019s next?\u201d <\/em>expecting to hear big plans.\u00a0She responded with an allusive, \u201ca little R & R and then…… I\u2019ve got a few ideas.\u201d<\/em> Within 6 months she had transformed and not in the way you\u2019d expect. She was struggling, knocked off her axis as she tried to figure out who<\/em> she was outside of the professional arena. What did he want to do with her life? \u00a0Did she have the skills necessary to work a new area? Would she succeed? What if she failed? If she failed it would mean public humiliation. The thought of failure dominated her thoughts. Her inner critic was having \u00a0field day. Fear consumed and immobilized her. Her doctor prescribed anti-depressants.<\/p>\n The launch pad of Life Part 2 can be a great humbler<\/strong>. It doesn\u2019t matter whether you’re a ‘retired’ stay at home mom or titan, once stripped of that familiar role in that familiar setting where your identity and confidence were firmly rooted the question is the same.\u00a0“WHO am I?”<\/em>\u00a0Fear and uncertainty dig in and take up residence.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s a stranger living in my life!\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Just on the off chance you think you\u2019re alone in this place I\u2019m here to tell you you\u2019ve got tons of company, you\u2019re actually part of the Great Majority. (deep breath) Feeling better? But, here\u2019s the best part, what\u2019s happening right now is actually a blessing because out of the darkness comes brand, new Life.<\/p>\n Fear creates an opportunity.<\/strong><\/p>\n A wonderful opportunity to take the time to (re)think, test <\/a>and write your NEW Story. \u00a0There’s no rush, in case you haven\u2019t noticed you\u2019ll have somewhere between 25 \u2013 40 years (God willing) here. That\u2019s more than enough time to do all the deeply meaningful and soul fulfilling work you want to do.<\/p>\n Before you start (re)thinking, testing \u00a0and writing let\u2019s give a big shout out to Life Part I. Some amazing work was done here. You impacted lives. You overcame hurdles and challenges you never thought you could. You took significant risks, you loved, lost, persevered and most importantly you kept going. You are a strong, brave, courageous and fearless<\/em> woman.<\/p>\n In Life Part 2 you’re in a prime position to make your greatest contributions.<\/strong> In fact you know you’re meant to do something amazing.<\/p>\n The questions below will help you write your new Life Part 2 Story. You’ll be ready for launch with an expanded sense of self and renewed passion. The excitement you feel will build unstoppable momentum.<\/p>\n ACTION STEP 1: Write your NEW Life Part 2 \u00a0Story<\/strong> – Get yourself a note book and have it handy at all<\/u> times – I don\u2019t know about you – but my greatest insights happen when I\u2019m driving, vacuuming, falling asleep or in the shower.<\/p>\n One by one ask the following questions and capture the answers as they come. You’ll \u00a0start to see themes. Pay attention to these they are the plot of Your NEW Story.<\/p>\n 8 Questions to Ask Yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n If you need additional help identifying your Passion look here. Create Life of Passion<\/a><\/p>\n ACTION STEP 2: MAKING FEAR WORK FOR YOU<\/strong><\/p>\n Fear of failure drains vitality and paralyzes us. This is a really interesting and easy to implement practice from the book, Fail Fast, Fail Often – how losing can help you win by Ryan Babineaux and John Krumboltz. Add to Dream Testing work.<\/a><\/p>\n Need more strategies for overcoming Fear look here<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em>LIVING YOUR LIFE PART 2 STORY\u2026.is the greatest gift you can give to the world and those you love.<\/p>\n You have power and potential inside you that you can\u2019t even imagine at this moment.<\/strong><\/p>\n Now back to the (re)write.<\/p>\n Then onto the launching pad.<\/p>\n Lift off will be successful.<\/p>\n “The more scared we are of a work or calling the more sure we can be that we have to do it.<\/em>” \u00a0–\u00a0Stephen Pressfield<\/p>\n If you know someone who would be inspired by this blog, feel free to send it to them. It may be the exact thing they need to hear to Overcome fear once and for all! Yahoo.<\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You’ve arrived. The launch pad of Life Part 2. There were times you didn\u2019t think you\u2019d make it\u2014right? \u00a0But \u201cwhewwwwwww\u201d\u00a0you’re here. \u00a0 Emotions are high…an ending and a beginning. It’s bittersweet. If you\u2019ve nurtured a family the hands-on, parenting days are done, if you\u2019ve dedicated yourself to a professional path you\u2019ve given it everything andRead More<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5244,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-4656","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-inspiration","8":"entry","9":"genesis-grid"},"yoast_head":"\n\n
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