The word fear has quite a lot of acronym and all of these acronyms were defined based on the different ways people perceive or see fear as, though they mostly similar in some ways. But then two of these acronyms stand out for me because it is what I've seen in myself. The first acronym of FEAR stands for false evidence appearing real and the second is forget everything and run! Lol. As funny as the last acronym may sound, that's what we are most times tempted to chose especially when things get harder.
I've always had things or people that I fear a lot, I can stay at a place without breathing when I'm around some humans or animals because I feel if I do that they will just bounce on me and that's what I fear, anything or anyone bouncing on me and hurting me. I have so many fears but then the moment I make up my mind to face them, I get to realize that they were only false things appearing like something that is or was real.
I remember my first time I was asked to teach a group of women on a particular topic, in my mind I was wishing the ground should open up and swallow me but that didn't happen so I had two options, accept it or say no. I knew if I said no it would mean I'm not learning at all as they've always been asking me to do that but I have just kept on giving excuses, lol. But that day I just had to face my fears of standing in front of people by accepting that assignment.
When I got home that day, the major thing I did was go and study a lot about what I wanted to teach because I believe that when we know what to teach, facing the crowd becomes less harder and challenging. Well, that wasn't it completely but then it did help to an extent. At some point I just wished I had taken an excuse like every other time because I was still having this silly fear in me that I might not do well. It remained that way until the D day finally came.
I made sure to arrive early and get relaxed before the class started. Well, too say the long and short of everything, I did well because everyone just kept wishing I'd continue teaching and not stop. I was shaking so much in my head and I was praying that it wasn't obvious on the outside. Well, I faced my fear of standing in the front of people to speak and that was how I started confronting that fear of mine. I got to know that it was all in my head and nothing else.
I do still get that fear but then I quickly encourage myself to face it because I know that it's not going g kill me so why be so afraid of it! I got better at teaching people without being scared and I now even volunteer sometimes to be a teacher on days when there is no one to take that position. It has been a great learning and developing opportunity for me and I'm happy I took the first step 🥰.
This is my response the Hivelearners topic on "FACING MY FEAR".
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STOPYay!!! 🥰 Thank you so much for the update Buzzy, Looking forward to my next achievement 🤭
You're welcome @hopestylist! Have a nice day ❤️🌹
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Growing up, I was really held bound by fear for so long. I guess until we make the decision never to be limited by our fear again and be bold about that, we might not be free from our fear
That's right, we have to make an intentional decision to overcome our fears.
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The way you prepared, faced your nerves head-on, and ultimately discovered that it wasn't as bad as you'd anticipated is a powerful testament to the transformative power of courage. Keep up the great work.
You're absolutely right ma'am, I felt relieved and Happy at the same time knowing I was able to face my fear head-on.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful contribution 🥰
We're often afraid, but we have to keep going, try to face that fear and achieve something good for our lives. It's not easy, but there comes a time when being strong is the only answer we have to life's challenges.
I'm glad you managed to face your fears.
Yeah, when it's time for us to face our fears head-on we will know and if we fail to face it, it might become harder next time.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful contribution and I'm really so happy I faced my fear then 🥰
Hehe, it's good you faced your fear, next time with won't be much of a big deal for you.
Yup! It's not much of a big deal anymore 🥰.
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Preparedness is a very vital tool when it comes overcoming any form of fear and if we look deeply, fear triggers us to always prepare well for things we aren't confident about. You overcame your fear and it helped you deliver as expected.
Yeah, it was just all in my head that I wasn't prepared but I was actually just that fear making me think otherwise.
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I love that part where you say if one should say no to an offer when they could have accepted it for their benefits, they won't be learning anything. That is very true.
It's good to try out something because fear only make us run but we can always confront it by doing what we are running away from.
#dreemport #dreemerforlife
Yeah running away from our fears doesn't mean we won't see it later on, it's going to wait for us at the front, hehe
Thank you so much for your beautiful contribution Ma'am, it's a pleasure having you stop by 🥰
It's always my pleasure, dear Hope.
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The best way to conquer our fears is to meet them head-on. By facing our fears, we disarm them of their power over us. We learn to overcome obstacles and grow stronger, rather than allowing our fears to hold us back.
I like the way you prepared for it and tackled it. After everything, you'll always say to yourself “why was I scared of doing this thing in the first place?”
Hahaha, I actually said that 😂, like did I die when I did it? 😂 Obviously no, hehe. Fear just try to give us reason to think maybe we are not enough but that's not true at all.
Thank you so much Fave for your comment, it's always a pleasure having you stop by 🥰
You've never asked about my fears, Hope. Or have you?
I haven't 🌚
Hmm. You should.
I will 🥰
That tingling fear still creeps in once in a while but I work with what calms me down (taking deep breaths and praying & trusting a higher power -God).
Welldone dear.
That's right, pray and giving charge to someone higher than anyone and anything is also a great way to overcome our fears.
Thank you so much for beautiful contribution 🥰
My pleasure
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You really faced your fears and came out victorious 👍. Educating an audience is not a child's play. You have to keep your whole being, vocabulary as well as the teaching you are passing on in check, else it will be a disaster 😂.
It a good thing that you took the almighty step , it's paying off now.
#Dreemerforlife.
Hahaha, exactly! It was war but I'm glad I did it in the end 🥰.
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You sound like you are really getting better at it already, I love that for you! I get why you said we have similar fears now, we twinning😊😂(don't mind me)
Yeah I'm way better than when I started, hehe. Oh yeah, the twinning might be an actual thing, lol 😂.
Thank you so much for stopping by dear 🥰
Its my pleasure 😊❤️
I am so glad you are better.
Yes dear 🥰
Good night 🤗
Goodnight❤️
I like how graceful you are in facing your fears, dear. It's never easy so I know it must have taken you a lot but alas! You've emerged a star. All the best to you, dearest.🌹
Alas indeed! I was so shaky but I did it and now I'm a lot better at it than when I started 🤭.
Thank you so much for stopping by my beautiful dreemer 🥰