5 Ways to Be Brave While Feeling Afraid

5 Ways to Be Brave

By Patricia Young.

What transformation do you hope the New Year will bring for you? I’m sure that there is something you’d love to do if only you weren’t so scared, right? You might even think, “if I only had the courage to ______” and fill in the blank.  The truth is that whatever the reasoning is behind why you’re not being courageous, it’s just a story you’re telling yourself.

I invite you to start the year with the intention of not letting fear get in the way of your success and fulfilment. Don’t limit yourself to think of what you think you can or can’t do. Don’t look at the possibilities from the limitations of your current circumstances, because this will only bring more of the same results over and over again.

If you want to do something different this time around, just be aware that you will need to make the conscious choice of not letting your past conditionings get in the way. We have limitless power, we really are powerful beings and we can create whatever we want in our lives, we just have to make the conscious choice of knowing and trusting that we are loved and supported at all times.

I challenge you to claim your power and create the life that you’ve always wanted, the one you came here to live. Why postpone living a bigger life? The only moment that we have guaranteed is NOW. Making a decision to change something or create something new triggers a battle against an inner paradigm, your Conditioned Self or Fear based mind wants you so stay where you are now, because it’s what’s “safe” and known.

Think about how not making a decision to start “now” will make you feel, how your life will feel. Why are you holding yourself back? What are you holding yourself back from?  If you really want to do it, make the decision and then do it. By not fully committing you will keep working towards the mastery of procrastination. Think about it, a simple decision can bring so much freedom!

Freedom is a conscious decision, you need to reinvent yourself, love yourself and believe that you’re part of a universal consciousness that operates based on love and works in perfect harmony. Freedom happens when you develop a new relationship with yourself.

The truth is that fear is the opposite of love. When we are afraid we cannot truly love. Fear is an energy that weakens our mind and body. Even if we try to escape from it, avoid it or suppress it, it will always haunt us.

So you may be asking yourself, how can I be brave while feeling afraid?

  1. Be aware of your choices – every day, are you making decisions from fear or love? Are you making decisions from a place of non-believing that you’re part of a perfect and harmonious Universe, or from a place of trust and faith? Are you choosing your “safe” and “known” habits; or are you choosing by conscious intention? You can shift from fear to love by thinking on the reasons why you want to do what you want to do.
  2. Do an inventory of your past bravery and make it part of your identity – revisit past events of your life in which you’ve been courageous, like moving to another city or country, getting married, getting a divorce, starting a new business, having a child, etc. Don’t discount the bravery of what, for most people, are ordinary events.
  3. Be present – when you let your mind wander, it will tend to look for reasons why you should not take action, it will go into the future and bring to the present all kind of worries and possible case scenarios, or it will go to the past and look into old files that will be the reference of why you can’t take action. Practice conscious awareness so you don’t fall into the habit of operating out of old beliefs.
  4. Let your WHY be the driving force – When you really know what you want and why, there’s no way you will not let yourself have the experience of living life to the fullest potential, even when you’re afraid. Have your “why” in a visible place so it fuels you when you start feeling fear. Don’t devote your mind to things you don’t want, devote your mind only to the things you want.
  5. Connect with your higher-self - Ask, from a place of possibilities “How can I…” There is always a way when we really, really want something with all our heart. Always confront your fears asking yourself: “If I wasn’t afraid, I would______”. Ask for help if you need to, it doesn’t mean that you’re weak, having a support system is really smart, and then, get started by setting your goals with dates.

Courageous actions could not exist if you were not afraid. Everybody feels fear at some point. The people that are living a bigger life feel the fear but they go for it anyway. They know the reward behind the fear is life changing, not only for them, but for those around them as well.

Transition brings fear of the unknown, but it really is a place of power for all the possibilities that it entails. Don’t hold yourself back, trust the process, have faith that the universe works in perfect harmony, all you need is the first step on your quest to the life you came here to live. So, this new year, choose love instead of fear!

A Course in Miracles says: “Open your mind and clear it of all thoughts that would deceive.” Knowing that what we get in life is the direct reflection of our thoughts and beliefs - What act of bravery will you do despite of feeling afraid?

I can support you to move forward, from where you are now, to where you want to be. Feel free to contact me to schedule a Complimentary 20-minute Purpose & Passion Activation Call, so I can learn more about you, what you’re looking for and how my unique Holistic Coaching Services can help you live the life you came here to live. I look forward to connecting with you soon!

Comments

  1. Bonnie Nussbaum says

    Fantastic blog post, Patricia! I love your idea to do an inventory of your past bravery and make it part of your identity. What a cool way to energize ourselves to action!

  2. Christine Animal Healer says

    The turn of the new year is a perfect time for such a supportive and forward thinking post. As I expand my vision and my practice in order to more fully serve my clients, I look forward to drawing upon your wisdom to support me along the way. Thank you for such a valuable post, Patricia. Happy New Year!

  3. Tina Games says

    Excellent blog post, Patricia - and so timely! :-) ~ I finished my 2015 vision board last night - and “courage” featured prominently. Now I’m going to write in my journal using your prompt, “If I only had the courage to ______.” ~ Happy New Year to you!

  4. Kailean Welsh says

    Great tips, Patricia. Fear holds us back so often. It really works well for me to ask myself what I would do if I wasn’t afraid. I also think it is so helpful to look back at all the times you stepped through the fear and it all worked out. Very helpful post!

  5. Teena says

    Powerful post Patricia - Happy New Year to You…..facing our fears takes tremendous courage and it’s best when we have the right support so we don’t have to go it alone :-)

    Teena
    http://www.coupletherapyconnection.com

  6. Martha Tassinari says

    excellent blog Patricia! Love your language and the steps to be aware of, such a great reminder ! It’s all about getting the support we need to stay in that place of passion & courage.

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