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Trying to start something new in our lives can lead to one of two emotions: enthusiasm or fear. For people who tend to worry constantly, the latter is much more likely. Embarking on a new path where you don't know what awaits you is like sticking your hand into an obscure hole or walking into a dark room. It's a natural defense mechanism to fear the unknown, but it can also prevent you from discovering new and wonderful things in your life.
So how do you overcome the fear of starting, especially if you've failed before and aren't sure if this new path is for you? Of course, you will be told that the main thing is just positive thinking, but it is not so easy to "turn on". Because then you can transform your own anxiety into optimism and enthusiasm?
Understand what you fear
The first step to overcoming fear is acknowledging its existence. Don't ignore fear, but consider what it can tell you about yourself. Fear is a signal of your protective internal system, so try to identify the real source of your emotions. What could it be? Once you understand this, you will be armed to fight this fear.
Set yourself goals
It's very easy to get distracted and get off track if you don't have specific goals and don't have a clear understanding of what you want to achieve. When you decide on a new start, start small. Don't be too ambitious from the start. Remember that positive results appear only after some time, so do not try to achieve your goals on the first day. Some results will take you a few days, while others may take months. This is normal. Just know where you want to go to make the path to your success much clearer and clearer.
Don't be afraid of failure
One of the biggest negatives of the modern worldview is that we are terribly afraid of mistakes. And it's just the opposite: mistakes are what we learn best from. Anyone who tries to avoid mistakes achieves little. Failure should be embraced, not avoided. If you look at the history of any successful businessman, they have all failed at some point in their lives. Failure is never fun, but it's part of the rewarding experience!
Be a creative and innovative person
When you start a new journey in your life, this is your chance to do something different. Don't be afraid to look at a problem from a different perspective or use techniques you've never considered before. If you want to do something meaningful, then you want to succeed. Also, if you start interacting with new people, you have even more reason to be creative because it creates a sense of community.
Think about the worst case scenario
This may not sound like good advice, but think about it - if you're prepared for the worst-case scenario, what could surprise you? The answer is that practically nothing. It's not about thinking about the end of the world or setting yourself up for failure. It's more of a belief that, even if things go wrong, the world will still keep turning, and you will definitely find a way out. This positive mindset is crucial when you are venturing into a new beginning in your life.
If you fail, laugh about it
Everyone hates their own failures because it hurts, it's uncomfortable, and it derails them. However, if you learn to laugh at them from the beginning, you will find that any problem is much easier to deal with. Besides, everyone loves people with a good sense of humor. If you don't take your failure too seriously, you'll find that others don't notice your mistakes at all.
Everything new is always scary, and we tend to postpone everything that is scary. But as soon as you overcome your own fear, you will find that everything will happen and develop much easier for you. Just don't give up. Remember, you own fear, not fear!
