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Fear is something that can paralyze a person. However, anyone can learn how to deal with their fears. The main problem that people face when it comes to their fears is that they want to cling to the fear because it has become a part of who they are. If you are not ready to face your fear, you are not going to be able to get over them quite yet.<\/p>\n
There is nothing wrong with this as everyone does things in their own time.<\/p>\n
If you have come across this article, chances are that you are ready to begin facing a fear that you have. Chances are that you did not just scroll through the internet and stumble across this information. You likely have a fear that you think you are ready to deal with and were searching for different ways to deal with your particular fear.<\/p>\n
There are many different ways that you can go about dealing with your fears. Each individual will find that there are different methods that work best for their personal needs. Here is a list of 30 different ways that you can use to deal with your fear and hopefully at least a few of them will be helpful for your particular needs.<\/p>\n
The first thing that you need to do if you are going to deal with your fear<\/a> is to be aware of it. You need to know that fear is causing a problem in your life. Understanding your fear can be difficult for some as people often become attached to their feelings and thoughts and they begin to believe everything that they think, even if it is not totally rational.<\/p>\n It is important to realize that you are not defined by your fears. Once you become aware of what your fears are, you are now more powerful and can deal with them in a more rational way.<\/p>\n Once you are aware of what your fears are, it is now time to become more specific about what exactly your fear is. Think about what you are truly afraid of. Perhaps you have a fear of spiders<\/a>. Think about why you are afraid of these creatures.<\/p>\n Did something happen in your past? What is the underlying or real cause of your fear. Getting inside your head and fully understanding why you are afraid is one of the most powerful ways to face your fear and deal with it head-on.<\/p>\n Curiosity<\/a> about your fear can lead to questioning. It is important to use your curiosity about your fear to your advantage. Think about what sets off your fear and what your feelings truly are when you are thinking about your fear. For example, how do you feel when you see a spider? What is your initial reaction? Why do you react in that manner?<\/p>\n When it comes to dealing with your fears it is important to research everything about your fear. Use your knowledge as your power. Remember, observation and discovery are both great ways to deal with any type of fear that you may have.<\/p>\n It is important to live in the present, especially when you are dealing with any type of fear. How is your fear affecting you now? Is your fear prohibiting you from doing something that you want to do? Centering yourself within the present moment will allow you to realize that things are how they are.<\/p>\n You will naturally be able to accept what is going on. Simply taking a moment to tap into the now can help you relax and learn how to deal with your fear in a rational way. The process of tapping into the now can be as simple as focusing<\/a> on your breath and body.<\/p>\n There are several meridian points found on the body that can help you alleviate fears. Simply tapping on these different areas of the body when you are thinking about your fear may help to alleviate your fear altogether.<\/p>\n There are several books and documents on these techniques that you can use in order to help free your emotions and let go of the fears that you are holding onto. Using these emotional<\/a> freedom techniques offers a simple, yet powerful way to deal with your fears.<\/p>\n The Sedona Method is a simple system that can be used to help conquer any fear that you may have. This method consists of simply asking a few questions<\/a> while you focus on your fear. The method is rather simple to do and because of this many people dismiss the method.<\/p>\n However, this is a mistake as the Sedona method of dealing with fears has proven to be very successful and offers one of the most powerful ways to deal with any fear that you are facing.<\/p>\n Another method that can be used to help deal with your fear is the work method. This method of dealing with fear is similar to the Sedona method as questions are asked. You can learn more about this method and determine<\/a> whether it or the Sedona method would work best for your particular needs.<\/p>\n When it comes to dealing with your fears, using several different methods is often necessary until you determine which one works best for you. Additionally, different methods work better for different types of fears.<\/p>\n Another powerful way to deal with fear is to use hypnosis. Using hypnosis<\/a> provides a way to program your mind with the right types of thoughts. It is possible to simply eliminate any type of negative thought or belief that you may have.<\/p>\n Hypnosis is something that does not work for everyone. However, there are some people who swear by this method and state that they can create positive changes in their lives using hypnosis techniques. Hypnosis is not necessarily a way to get rid of fear, but rather about learning to relate to your fears in a new way.<\/p>\n When you start to feel scared or fearful, switch your thoughts over to what you are thankful for. For example, if you are afraid to speak in front of a group of people, be thankful that you have the chance to communicate with many different people at once and that the group of people is there to listen to what you are saying.<\/p>\n If you are fearful of spiders, consider being thankful that most types of spiders are not dangerous and many are actually helpful as they eat bugs such as mosquitoes<\/a>.<\/p>\n Many people find that writing about their fears can be extremely helpful. Whenever you are feeling fearful, consider writing down exactly how you feel. Keeping a journal of your fears will provide you with a way to rationally think about your fears.<\/p>\n When you write down your feelings you can revisit them later when you are in a different state of mind. This provides you with a chance to look at your feelings in a different light and with a different mindset<\/a>. This is a powerful way to deal with your fears.<\/p>\n Talking about your fears is a great way to overcome them. Way too often people hold negative thoughts<\/a> because we are afraid of what others may think about us. The surprising thing is, when you begin to talk about your fears, chances are great that someone else has the same thoughts as you about certain items.<\/p>\n Learning to discuss your fears in a rational way can be quite powerful as you may learn more about how others deal with the same type of fear.<\/p>\n Finding a good therapist can be quite beneficial when you are dealing with fears. While it can be difficult to find a good therapist, when you do, it can be life-changing. Choose a therapist<\/a> that you feel comfortable with and can truly open up to.<\/p>\n A therapist will be able to discuss your fears with you and through your sessions, you will learn different ways to deal with your fears. Talking with a therapist can be even more beneficial than talking with a friend as a therapist has the education to provide you with different ways of dealing with fear.<\/p>\n Hiring a life coach<\/a> can be a great way to get your life back on track if your fears are holding you back. A quality life coach will help you determine what you are really looking for out of life and where your fear may be coming from.<\/p>\n Discussing your fear of success or failure with a life coach can be a scary thing. However, life coaches can help you determine a clear idea about what you want and what may be stopping you from getting it.<\/p>\n Reading<\/a> about what you fear is a great way to open up new doors on how you may be able to get rid of your fear. There are many motivational books available on different topics that you may be dealing with when it comes to your life.<\/p>\n There is plenty of information available about different types of fears and you will be able to find a good quality book that will provide you with information about your fear and how to deal with it. Knowledge is power when it comes to dealing with fears.<\/p>\n When it comes down to it, fear is just a fear. Most of the time there is no rational reason for the fear that you have. Typically, these fears are simply a part of your imagination<\/a> that has run wild with the worst-case scenario type of thoughts.<\/p>\n When you decide to simply take some action and face the fear, the fear will become weaker. This is because most of the time you begin to realize that reality is not as bad as what you have imagined in your mind.<\/p>\n The food that you eat can impact the way that you feel. Many people do not even realize that this is the case. The additives, sugars, and other chemicals<\/a> that are found in our foods can be quite powerful at getting our bodies out of balance.<\/p>\n Sticking to a clean diet can be extremely helpful when it comes to how you feel. If you eat better, chances are you are going to find that you feel better overall and when you feel better, your fears are going to be much easier to deal with.<\/p>\n It is quite amazing how powerful being positive can be. When you start to fear something, take a moment, and think of something good that can come of the situation instead of going directly to what bad thing might happen.<\/p>\n For example, if you have to give a speech<\/a> in front of a group, think about how successful your speech is going to be instead of how you may fail. This is similar to be being thankful but offers a little bit of a different twist.<\/p>\n When it comes down to it, dealing with fear is all about putting things in perspective. When you have a negative thought about something, try to twist the thought into something positive. Most of the time we focus on the negatives of what could happen.<\/p>\n When you switch your perspective<\/a> to focus on the positive, it is amazing how powerful it can be. Just remember, it is impossible to predict what is going to happen, either negative or positive. For this reason, worrying about something that may happen is simply not worth it.<\/p>\n It can be quite powerful to simply surrender. At times it is simply the right thing to do. Surrendering is not the same as giving up. Instead, when you surrender you are simply accepting what is and dealing with the reality\u00a0<\/a>of the situation.<\/p>\n When we try to change what is, it becomes a war within ourselves and with reality. Sometimes, the best option is to simply surrender the fear and move on with our lives.<\/p>\n Most of the time there is a story that goes along with your fear. Perhaps you bombed on a speech in high school and have never quite gotten over it. Maybe you simply saw a spider<\/a> one day and it scared you and that feeling has never left.<\/p>\n No matter what your story is, when you are living in fear, chances are that you think that these things are going to happen again. Think about your story and instead of dwelling on the negatives of the past, focus on the future and how it could be better.<\/p>\n Most people want to learn how they can control their fear. As a people, we want things to be predictable, even though this is simply impossible. At times, you simply need to let go. Releasing control can be quite powerful and offers a great way to deal with your fear.<\/p>\n As you let go of control of your fear, you will find that you are actually gaining control of other aspects of your life. This can be quite powerful and help guide you through dealing with the irrationality<\/a> of your fears.<\/p>\n One powerful way to deal with your fear is to help others through theirs. Simply being kind to others is a great way to improve your self-image<\/a>. Helping others will help you feel better about yourself. When you feel good about yourself you end up with more confidence.<\/p>\n When you are more confident, it becomes a lot easier to handle any fears that you may have. Simply flipping your positivity onto others is a great and powerful way to handle your fear and it not only makes you feel good but also can help others feel better as well. It is really a win\/win situation.<\/p>\n Consider the meaning of your fear. Everyone goes through things for a reason. This includes any fears that you may have. This also includes overcoming any fears that you have had and the lessons that come from those fears<\/a>.<\/p>\n Most of the time you will find that when you were dealing with a fear of some type at some point in your life, it dealt with an issue you were currently having in your life and it was likely exactly what you needed to go through in order to move forward.<\/p>\n Another powerful way to deal with fear is to find someone who had the same fear that you currently have. A model of your fear will have transcended<\/a> through the fear and likely learned something during the process.<\/p>\n Talking to someone who has conquered the fear that you currently are going through can be extremely educational as they will be able to discuss how they were able to overcome their fear and possibly provide you with a way to overcome the fear yourself.<\/p>\n Go through and list the exact worst things that could happen if you go through with something that you are afraid of. Coming up with the worst-case scenario may seem counterintuitive<\/a>. After all, you are trying to think positively.<\/p>\n However, when you consider the absolute worst thing that could happen and then think about how you feel afterward, it can be extremely powerful as chances are that you are going to come out of the situation alive and stronger. Remember, even in the worst cases, life is going to go on.<\/p>\n If you are religious, consider praying for guidance on how you can overcome the specific fear that you have. Another option is to consider meditation<\/a>. Focusing on your body and your breathing is a great way to let go of things that are bothering you and to come up with a way to deal with your fear rationally.<\/p>\n Using prayer or meditation can be extremely powerful when it comes to dealing with fear as you can focus on your mind and your body and what you need to do to overcome your irrational thoughts and fears.<\/p>\n At times energy becomes trapped within your body. Yoga is a great way to release this energy. When you are releasing this energy you can also release some of your fears. Doing yoga is not only a great way to release energy, but it also helps you focus.<\/p>\n Learning how to focus your energy on positive things can be extremely helpful when you are trying to overcome your fears. Many people find that their fears simply go away after just a few weeks of practicing yoga<\/a>.<\/p>\n Once again, talking<\/a> and asking yourself what the purpose of your fears are. Chances are that your fear is trying to tell you something about what is going on in your life. Knowing what you are afraid of and why can be a good way to release your fears.<\/p>\n You may want to write down your questions about your fear as a way to learn more about why you are going through this at this point in your life. This is especially helpful if this is a new fear that you are going through.<\/p>\n Often times, one of the biggest fear that a person has that holds them back from doing something is the fear of failing. However, if you realize that failing is not the end of the world, it makes letting go of your fears much easier. Failing is often a part of success.<\/p>\n This means that in order to be successful you are going to have to have a few failures<\/a> along the way. Taking chances is a part of life and once you understand that failing at something is okay, getting over your fears becomes much easier.<\/p>\n Breathing is something that can simply set you free. This is the last one on the list for several reasons, but mostly because it is one of the most simple and the most powerful things that you can do in order to deal with your fears.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Identify.jpg\")
2. Identify<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Questioning.jpg\")
3. Questioning<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/The-Now.jpg\")
4. The Now<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Emotional-Freedom-Techniques.jpg\")
5. Emotional Freedom Techniques<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Sedona-Method.jpg\")
6. Sedona Method<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Work-Method.jpg\")
7. Work Method<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Hypnosis.jpg\")
8. Hypnosis<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Be-Thankful.jpg\")
9. Be Thankful<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Writing.jpg\")
10. Writing<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Depression.jpg\")
11. Talk<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Therapy.jpg\")
12. Therapy<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Life-Coach.jpg\")
13. Life Coach<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Reading.jpg\")
14. Reading<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Take-Some-Action.jpg\")
15. Take Some Action<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Food-Taste-Better.jpg\")
16. Diet<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Power-of-Positivity.jpg\")
17. Power of Positivity<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Perspective.jpg\")
18. Perspective<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Surrendering.jpg\")
19. Surrendering<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Telling-your-Story.jpg\")
20. Telling your Story<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Let-it-go.jpg\")
21. Let it Go<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Help-Others.jpg\")
22. Help Others<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Meaning.jpg\")
23. Meaning<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Model.jpg\")
24. Model<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Worst-Case-Scenario.jpg\")
25. Worst Case Scenario<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/reverse-a-range-of-Health-Problem.jpg\")
26. Meditation\/Prayer<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Stretching-the-Back.jpg\")
27. Yoga<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Ask.jpg\")
28. Ask<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Understand-failure.jpg\")
29. Understand Failure<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Breathe.jpg\")
30. Just Breathe<\/h3>\n