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The 5 Fears That Are Keeping You From Reaching Your Goals
Breaking the Chains: Conquer Your Dreams by Confronting These 5 Debilitating Fears
Do you dream of doing something different with your life? Do you sit at your desk or in meetings and doodle, wishing you were elsewhere? Do you feel stuck? If you want to change your life or career, you need to work out what prevents you from jumping.
Here are the five most common fears that might be holding you back.
1. Fear of fear
It might sound a little kooky, but fear of fear will keep you right in your comfort zone, not wanting to take a risk. Needing security is a legitimate reason to stay in a job that might be unfulfilling, especially if you have family or other obligations. And fear doesn’t feel good because it’s uncomfortable. But it might be worth allowing yourself to feel afraid, analyzing what message it’s giving you, and seeing if that message holds up.
2. Fear of failure
Failure happens to everyone. Mistakes and missteps are how humans learn and adapt. Failure is an important step towards success. Don’t let the fear of failure stop you from trying.
