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Fear Is Human

Fear is one of the most significant obstacles in life. It can hold us back from achieving goals, taking appropriate risks, and pursuing our dreams. When we learn to face our fears and overcome them, that ability opens up a whole new world of possibilities.

We give ourselves the power to take control of our lives and create an ideal future. Even though fear can be a debilitating emotion that can hold us back from pursuing our dreams and goals; it is important to remember that we have a choice in how we react to our fears.

It's important to remember that fear is just an emotion, and it doesn't have to control us. We can choose to let it control us or we can choose to face it. If you're feeling fear, there are things you can do like exercise and relaxing.

Our bodies release endorphins, which are natural mood boosters in exercise. It’s also important to make time for relaxation. This can mean taking a bath, reading, or listening to music. Whatever helps you to feel calm and relaxed, make sure to include it in your daily routine. 

There is also mindfulness. It involves being present in the moment and focusing on your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Mindfulness can help you to become more aware of your thoughts and to recognize when you're getting caught up in negative thinking patterns.

By practicing mindfulness and exercising/relaxing regularly, you can learn to remove fear more effectively. A study conducted by the University of Illinois found that taking educated risks can lead to increased creativity and improved decision-making skills.

When we take calculated risks, we're forced to think outside of the box and come up with new solutions to problems. Of course, not all risks are created equal. It's important to weigh the potential benefits against the potential consequences before taking any risks.

But if you find yourself constantly avoiding risks out of fear, it might be time to rethink how you are living your life. Another option is to educate yourself. Whatever you're afraid of, find out more about it. You can try distracting yourself, by learning how what you're afraid of works.

It can help to read a book, listen to a podcast, talk to trusted sources or watch a documentary.  Just remember, it's important to confront your fears if you want to overcome them. Fear can be a powerful motivator.

It can push us to work harder, study longer, or train harder. But it can also be a hindrance if not dealt with properly, which goes back to recognizing and acknowledging the fear and from there making a choice about how you want to handle your life and where you want to grow.

Fear is a natural human emotion that can hold us back from pursuing our goals and dreams. However, by embracing your fears, educating yourself, exercising/relaxing, being mindful and taking calculated risks; your can learn to manage and overcome any fear that comes up.

How the emotion of fear is processed is personal, doing it is important to moving forward. Fear is a normal part of life, but it doesn't have to control you. By taking care of yourself and handling your feelings, you can learn to live a happier, healthier life.