Identifying common fears you may face and how to handle them.  

Key Actions: Identifying Common Barriers that cause fear

Identifying common fears you may face and how to handle them.  

You do not heed to fear anything. Take stock of what bothers you, try to understand why, and work on solutions to help you overcome the fears.

If you are afraid of guns, snakes, knives, and many other bad things, you are in the majority. Sometimes, a healthy dose of fear is good for us. For the things less leathel, try the ideas below.

Acknowledge and Define – Identify specific fears, procrastination patterns, or lack of direction to address them effectively. Use the WWWHW method.

Who: Is it a particular person or something that they do?

What: Is it something that you have a problem using?

When: Does the problem happen more at a particular time or during a specific event?

 How: How does the fear or problem manifest itself?

 Why: Why do you think it bothers you so much?

Reframe Your Mindset – Shift perspectives by seeing a problem as a barrier to growth opportunities,
rather than fear.

Break It Down – If the problem is overwhelming, divide it into smaller tasks, with manageable steps, to reduce hesitation.

Own Accountability: Partner with a mentor or accountability buddy to stay on track.

  •  Having someone in your corner will help you solve the problem and achieve better results.

Celebrate Progress – Reward small achievements to build momentum. The reward will reinforce positive actions.

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Author: Mike Balof

A retired Air Force Master Sergeant, Mike used to lay in bed at night and worry about what would happen if his plant closed or found himself without a job. One day his plant closed. Rather than panic and hysteria (OK, maybe a little) Mike found himself carried away on the adventure of his life. Mike started with the best job he ever had working at Home Depot. He spent 8 years working with job seekers at a local workforce center, helping them to find employment. He then started his own company developing courses, writing books and urging others to follow their own paths into the future. Mike holds a Master of Arts in Adult Education and Training and a Bachelor of Business Management, earned through the University of Phoenix and an AAS degree in Electronics Systems Technology from the Community College of the Air Force. Mike is a member of the Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society.

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