Dinesh Shastri
2 min readMar 17, 2024

10 Lessons from "Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway" by Susan Jeffers:

1. Recognize that fear is a natural human emotion, and everyone experiences it. The key is not to eliminate fear, but to learn to act in spite of it.

2. Distinguish between healthy fear that protects you from danger and unhealthy fear that holds you back. Choose actions that empower you, not those that keep you stuck in pain.

3. Challenge negative self-talk and limiting beliefs that fuel fear. Use positive affirmations and empowering self-talk to boost your confidence and motivation.

4. Don't let the fear of making mistakes paralyze you. Aim for progress, not perfection. Celebrate small wins and learn from setbacks.

5. Conquer fear by taking small steps forward every day. Even small actions can build momentum and chip away at your fear over time.

6. Practice visualizing yourself achieving your goals successfully. This mental rehearsal can boost your confidence and reduce fear associated with taking action.

7. Be kind to yourself. Everyone experiences fear, don't beat yourself up for feeling it.

8. Growth often happens outside your comfort zone. Learn to tolerate discomfort associated with taking risks and pushing your boundaries.

9. When faced with fear or frustration, choose love instead of anger. Love is a more empowering emotion that can fuel positive action.

10. Learn to say no to requests and commitments that drain your energy or violate your boundaries. Saying no to negativity creates space for pursuing your goals and living a fulfilling life.

Dinesh Shastri
Dinesh Shastri

Written by Dinesh Shastri

Motivating , Happiness, Mindful Life,Writer, blogging

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