

The more we run from it, the stronger it becomes in our unconscious. We invest a lot of energy suppressing our lazy part. If you hear this voice, change your fixed mindset. Individuals with a growth mindset, in contrast, know their talents, abilities, and intelligence can develop through deliberate effort and practice. With a fixed mindset, people fear trying new things because they want to look smart and talented even though they lack experience. With a fixed mindset, people believe their talents, abilities, and intelligence are set at birth. Fixed Mindset: “I’m afraid I’ll fail or look stupid.”Ī fixed mindset is a popular term from psychologist Carol Dweck’s book, Mindset. To overcome neurotic fear, we must do what we fear. As David Richo writes in How To Be An Adult, “Acting because of fear is cowardice acting with fear is the courage that survives it.” To overcome neurotic fear, admit your fear, allow yourself to feel it, and then take action. Instead of fighting for what we want or fleeing to fight another day, obsessive fear makes us freeze.

Real fear brings up the flight or fight response in us. Then, if you’re still confused, welcome this feeling. When you hear this voice, start by finding your center. At this moment, the part of you expressing this voice doesn’t know what to do. Let’s look at each thought pattern and find ways of addressing them. It’s too late.”ĭo any of these voices sound familiar to you?

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