S1 Ep08 - Being Confronted by Fear

When we take on a purpose project, it's inevitable that we get confronted by fear. Thing is, most people aren't aware that it's happening.

In this episode, Leo looks at how to see the fear that's confronting us, and how to work with it so it doesn't have to control us.

Topics Covered

• How internal resistance and fear often arise when working on a purpose project
• Common manifestations of fear include procrastination, perfectionism, self-doubt, and avoidance
• How most people are not aware that they are being confronted by fear; they perceive their reactions as reasonable
• How to practice noticing and acknowledging the fear when it arises
• How to sit with your fear and bring self-compassion; embracing the fear as a part of being human
• How to choose a more expansive way of dealing with the fear
• Leo’s personal experience with confronting helplessness and the importance of embracing all emotions

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Resources

The Fearless Living Academy

Credits

Intro music composition: Salem Beladonna & Robrecht Dumarey

Editor: Justin Cruz