Five Truths About Fear

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"Five Truths About Fear"1. The fear will never go away as long as I continue to grow.2. The only way to get rid of the fear of doing something is togo out ... and do it.3. The only way to feel better about myself is to go out . . .and do it.4. Not only am I going to experience fear whenever I'm onunfamiliar territory, but so is everyone else.5. Pushing through fear is less frightening than living withthe underlying fear that comes from a feeling of helplessness."What is it for you?Fear of . . .public speakingasserting yourselfmaking decisionsintimacy Is it some of this?changing jobs All of this?being alone Perhaps you could add a longer list.agingdrivinglosing a loved oneending a relationship?""Whenever we take a chance and enter unfamiliar territoryor put ourselves into the world in a new way, weexperience fear. Very often

this fear keeps us from movingahead with our lives. The trick is to FEEL THE FEARAND DO IT ANYWAY. Together we will explore the barriersthat keep us from experiencing life the way we want tolive it. So many of us short-circuit our living bychoosing the path that is most comfortable. Throughreadings, class discussions, and interesting exerciseswe will learn to identify our excuses for "staying stuck"and develop the techniques for taking control of ourown lives."This message here is taken from the book called, "Feel the FearAnd Do It Anyway" by Jeffers, Ph.D., published 1987. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AffirmationstoDe-Stress A positive thinking, positive affirmations support group, that empowers us with ways to sail through daily life stress. Come aboard! PJ and Gang