Fear and anxiety can affect all of us every now and then. It is only when it is severe and long-lasting that doctors class it as a mental health problem. If you feel anxious all the time for several weeks, or if it feels like your fears are taking over your life, then it’s a good idea to ask your doctor for help, or try one of the websites or numbers listed at the back of this booklet.
Thinking will not overcome fear but action will. W. Clement Stone. To escape fear, you have to go through it, not around. Richie Norton. There is no illusion greater than fear. Lao Tzu. He who is not everyday conquering some fear has not learned the secret of life. Ralph Waldo Emerson. Fear is a powerful enemy, but not one too strong to overcome.
This book talks about fear in our everyday life such as fear of not mattering, fear of overcoming challenges, and fear of what’s next. “Every sunrise seems to bring fresh reasons for fear.” If we are not careful, fear can easily take control of our lives. This is a Christian book on overcoming fear. It’s about trusting and having faith.
Whatever it happens to be, overcoming a fear can be challenging, but when conquered, very liberating. Fear is an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger and is usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight. It can be real, or imagined. It is certainly not always a bad thing. When fear serves as a warning signal.
And that’s why you’re not keening to start actually applying my tips for overcoming fear of what people think about you. You’re fighting your basic human nature. 4. Dig into the personal reason you’re scared of what other people think. You’re hardwired to be part of society, so you care what people think about you. But you also have.