So apart from wanting to avoid the routine involved, and the indecision of wondering whether the rewards are worth the trouble, many tell me that fear is the other thing that stops them from doing what they need, to achieve what they want.

We could say that inertia (indecision/procrastination) and fear is directly proportional to our greatness. And dont we devote more time to our fears and excuses than to our greatness? You dont need to be a rocket scientist to know that these must be dealt with if you intend to raise your game.

What are our greatest fears? Fear of loss, fear of rejection, fear of the unknown, fear of being found out for who we truly are some fears are really quite irrational, like fear of tight spaces, or crowds. Some fears are deeply haunting, like our fear of not being good enough.

Whatever our excuses are, they are personal; were attached to them because they hold meaning for us. To gain perspective and to overcome it is necessary to detach from them, and to make the effort to observe our situations objectively. In order to step outside of an event and observe it, we need to increase our self-awareness so that we can catch ourselves before we get swept up and obsessed by the drama of whats going on.

For example, if fear of rejection is your thing, what youre really afraid of is being alone. If people want to push your buttons they could leave you out on purpose or threaten you by making you feel different. See how vulnerable youd be? See how easily gettable youd be, your wellbeing in the hands of other people?

When we realise that people are not doing things to us but rather its our own insecurities holding us back, then we can get over ourselves and get a move on.

Our fears prevent us from living our essence. Let me explain. In my natural state, I am relaxed, playful, passionate, elegant, present and engaged. When I feel fear, when I am nervous, anxious, worried, frustrated or angry, suddenly I dont come across as masterful anymore. If at all, my competence could appear contrived, arrogant or forced.

Think of what you want. Whats holding you back from having all that? Is someone tying you down? Dont have the right skills? Not good enough? Cant get along with the right people? Something happened in your past thats keeping you small?

You know you can do anything you want, dont you? As soon as you change your interpretations! As soon as you change the way you think, the way you speak, the way you draw conclusions, and the way you see yourself. As soon as you remove whatever is blocking you from your greatness.

Want to feel reconnected to your strengths to know that all your resources are within reach? Want to feel what its like to know that you cant fail? Well, technically you can ... fail if you give up.

Link:
Get a life: What is holding you back?