Harnessing Strength Through Vulnerability: An 8-Step Process to Overcome Fear

One of the most valuable conversations I've had in a long time is with Amy Porterfield where we talked about our respective fears of showing up on video, but doing it anyway. 

Here's a link to that conversation. 

"It takes ... strength ... to say I'm feeling weak & move forward anyway."

This might sound paradoxical, but it holds a profound truth about the nature of strength and vulnerability

Turning Fear into Strength

Fear can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to control you.

Here’s an 8-step process to harness fear and transform it into a source of strength:

• Acknowledge the Fear: Recognize and name your fear. Identify the underlying assumptions causing it.

• Notice Bodily Sensations: Pay attention to how fear manifests physically—e.g butterflies in your tummy.

• Breathe Deeply: Take deep breaths and focus on your bodily sensations until they start to dissipate.

• Shift Your Focus: Observe how your mental focus shifts from your mind to your body.

• Label the Sensation: Name what you're feeling, such as "Fear manifesting as butterflies in tummy."

• Breathe Through It: Continue breathing and watching the sensation as it gradually fades.

• Observe the Dissipation: Notice that as you breathe, the feeling and sensation diminish.

• Return to Your Task: Refocus on what you were doing, like recording your video, with a clearer mind.

What would you add to these 8 steps? Let's talk about it.

Ciao for now, 

Ash

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