Crush Fear in the New Year - Be Your Own Boss

Crush Fear in the New Year - Be Your Own Boss It’s time again to ring in a new year by celebrating with family and family, reflecting on the prior year.Our career is often a critical focus area deserving of our attention.Maybe this is the year to ask yourself some thought-provoking questions:Is my job invigorating or is it sapping my energy?Do I create my own schedule and have the flexibility to attend important events with my kids and spouse? Or does someone control my destiny?If I stay where I am today, will I be able to build enough wealth to retire comfortably and be financially secure through retirement?If you're unable to answer “yes” to the above questions, it may be time to consider becoming your own boss.However, sometimes when we think of change, the word “fear” gets in the way of achieving our life goals.Could fear be standing in your way?According to dictionary.com, fear is defined as “a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger,evil, pain, etc. whether the threat is real or imagined.”When Conside ring Business Ownership, It’s Common to Feel Fear:Fear of failure Fear of success Fear of change Fear of the unknownAnd the list goes on…Fear has often been referred to as theacronymF.E.A.R., which stands for ...False Evidence Appearing RealSo, if we are not in impending physical danger or pain, then we are creating an illusion of fear in our heads, preventing us from pursuing our dreams.(Read theBest Tips For A Mid-Career Change.)How Do We Manage Fear?It’s important to let go of our past failures, so they don’t define our future.In fact, many people believe that a person needs to fail several times before experiencing success.We can take a lesson from Michael Jordan, one of the greatest NBA basketball players of all times who said:“I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.”? Michael JordanWe as humans can control our thoughts.How?By becoming more aware of how we process our experiences.It’s a method that will require awareness, pos itive self-talk, razor-sharp focus, and consistent practice.Be aware that one failure doesn't automatically mean another failure will follow on its heels. Practice positive self-talk that builds confidence in your abilities to improve upon every experience. Stay focused on your goals regardless of disappointments or setbacks. If you succumb to discouragement or negativity, just try again to maintain a more positive mindset next time.By concentrating on these new behaviors, we can overcome our fears, step out of our comfort zone, and live our best life!