“Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles, it empties today of its strength.” - Corrie ten Boom
Friends,
It is time to pinpoint exactly what item(s) has been draining you from your path to success. Speak to others from all walks of life and you will find that the number one thing that holds people back from achieving greatness is worry or fear. While there is nothing inherently wrong with a little apprehension every now and then, you'll come to find that when fear shrouds every decision, you'll live life re-actively instead of proactively.
According to the Mental Health Foundation, there are things you can do to reduce your fear and overcome anxiety:
Face your fear if you can
If you always avoid situations that scare you, you might stop doing things you want or need to do. You won’t be able to test out whether the situation is always as bad as you expect, so you miss the chance to work out how to manage your fears and reduce your anxiety. Anxiety problems tend to increase if you get into this pattern. Exposing yourself to your fears can be an effective way of overcoming this anxiety.
Know yourself
Try to learn more about your fear or anxiety. Keep an anxiety diary or thought record to note down when it happens and what happens. You can try setting yourself small, achievable goals for facing your fears. You could carry with you a list of things that help at times when you are likely to be become frightened or anxious. This can be an effective way of addressing the underlying beliefs that are behind your anxiety.
Try to learn more about your fear or anxiety. Keep a record of when it happens and what happens.
Exercise
Increase the amount of exercise you do. Exercise requires some concentration, and this can take your mind off your fear and anxiety.
Relax
Learning relaxation techniques can help you with the mental and physical feelings of fear. It can help just to drop your shoulders and breathe deeply. Or imagine yourself in a relaxing place. You could also try learning things like yoga, meditation, or massage.
For more information, you can visit the Mental Health Foundation's web-space here.