A stressor for many of us, especially if you have a busy lifestyle, is our work, or job, or our career. One of the biggest issues I see in today’s society is that we live in a busier society now and there is this unstated or perceived expectation of having to do more, particularly at …
Marriage: Not Your Normal Fear of Commitment
If you’re married, you’ve already made a commitment to your spouse. But there’s another fear of commitment that exists. It’s the fear of committing to being a better husband or wife. Oftentimes when I talk about growth in your marriage, I focus on three things. Your actions, your attitude, and your communication. Don’t hesitate to …
Nutrition: Don’t Let Fear Hold You Back
The typical fears associated with better nutrition are fear of success and fear of discomfort. You may feel as though you’ll be limited or constrained in social settings. You may feel like you’ll be judged when you’re around others. You may feel like it’s all or nothing like you can’t just dip your toe in, …
Fitness: Stepping Out on Fear
When it comes to improving our fitness habits, fear of failure, fear of success, and fear of discomfort are all things that we have to contend with. Some are afraid that their efforts won’t yield results. That’s fear of failure. Some fear that they’re signing up for a lifetime commitment of having to exercise. That’s …
Make the Leap Despite Your Fear
How can we face the different types of fears that have a tendency to hold us back? One way is by making the leap despite your fears. Don’t let fear hold you back. Act before you think you’re fully ready. The impossible is possible once we look past our fears. But sometimes we need to …