From time to time, each of us is faced with something, and / or someone, that gives us fear, fear and / or, too much, stress! However, the difference between overall happiness, satisfaction, and control of these feelings, and letting them control you, is often what you do, how you proceed, your attitude and mindset, and whether you are ready, willing, and capable. , proactively, to manage and face your fears! Nobel prize winner, Dr. Hans Selye, studied extensively, the impact of how we handle stress and whether we transform stress into what he termed, as, eustress, or positive, productive and learning steps, because of these. With that in mind, this article will briefly attempt to consider, examine, review, and discuss this component of our lives and how to proceed, move forward, more effectively.

1. Obstacles: problems versus challenges: Faced with an obstacle, do you perceive it as a problem or a challenge? The difference is much more than semantics, but often the difference between our willingness to use it proactively and to move on, move forward, or let it weaken and control us. Consider how you perceive problems and their effect on your thinking, compared to adjusting to perceived challenges. Most of us avoid what we consider to be a problem, while often challenging conjure, something to overcome and be challenged. Think about this, from the perspective of our best athletes, and why most of them want to take the so-called last shot.

2. Proactive versus procrastinated: When we handle a fear, proactively, our ability to control it becomes better! On the other hand, if / when we procrastinate, these delays often make things worse, because if left unattended they usually get much worse.

3. Comfort zone: restrict, versus, expand: Will you be restricted and limited by the self-imposed restrictions of your comfort zone? Or are you ready to go the way, much less, taken and proactively, expanding these limitations and doing what is needed, in a well-considered and timely manner?

Four. Attitude – positive, versus negative: If / when one proceeds consistently with a well-considered, realistic, positive, can-do attitude, rather than a negative one, we consider taking actions that often / generally benefit us!

5. Goals – priorities, perceptions, self-confidence, self-help: Always consider the quality and the reasons for your personal goals! How will you focus on your priorities and create insights that have an inspiring side effect and emphasis? Will you try to maximize your self-confidence, focusing on maximizing self-help?

It is up to you if fears weaken and limit you, or if you use the lessons learned to become better and stronger in the future. Which path will you choose?