Do You Have Phobophobia (Fear Of Fear)?

Often times we are held back in life by nothing more than fear and fear alone. We are fully capable of doing something but for various reasons our preconceived notions hold us back. Did you know that 60 percent of the things that we fear will never actually happen? More importantly, 90 percent of those fears are insignificant issues to begin with. For example, 74 percent of Americans struggle with a fear of public speaking otherwise known as Glossophobia. I don’t know about you but I’ve never heard of anyone dying from public speaking. My point is that more often than not the things we fear do not pose any real threat to us other than holding us back from living the life we really want or need. This month I encourage you to go out into the world and bravely face your fears. What do we gain from facing our fears? Among many things, we gain strength, courage and confidence! In addition, we often experience unexpected positive benefits from the victory and success we attain from facing our fears. As it has been said countless times; the only thing you should fear is fear itself. With intrepid courage face your fears and watch the magic happen. I promise you that you can do it and that you will be better for it when you do! I will leave you with this powerful quote:
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, “Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?” Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”–  Marianne Williamson
James O’Rourke is a Certified Personal Trainer, Nutritional Consultant and Personal Development Coach. His company Survival of the Fittest Health and Wellness strives to make their clients Happy, Healthy and Fit. For more information about his program contact James at 661-713-7576 and or J.A. OROURKE1@GMAIL.COM