One Week Research Project

How do I stop fear (of failure) from getting in the way of my future?

As technology advances and media grows, fear becomes a big part of our lives. Without realizing, fear is incorporated into our lives through articles such as “A New Disease Is Spreading, Go Buy Your Medicine Now!” or “Does This Ever Happen To You?” As we grow up and move on to college and more, it’s time to stop letting fear be a factor on what we think we can or can’t do.

In order to move past it, being able to identify fear is the first step. If you only see the downside of things, react quickly without thinking, avoid new things, stay inside of your comfort zone, struggle following your gut instincts, or can’t handle making decisions, it’s possible that fear is what’s motivating you (and not in a good way).

In college and in life, being able to set aside fear as our ruling voice can help us make better decisions for ourselves and what we really want. After identifying your fear(s), write it down. Writing it out can help you have power over that fear by bringing it to light. Rip it up, crumple it, step on it. Tell yourself that this fear is not going to limit you anymore. In order to get over fears, keep on stepping out of your comfort zone. Don’t think about the aftermath or what could go wrong. Base your decisions off of how you want to succeed in life, not fear.

However, remember that having fears is completely normal. We all have the same simple fears, but only some of us let them rule us. What’s important is that you don’t let them limit what you want to do. Let fear guide you, but not control you.

Grace Goodwin

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/focus-forgiveness/201505/6-signs-fear-is-holding-you-back

https://zenhabits.net/a-guide-to-beating-the-fears-that-are-holding-you-back/