{"id":4132,"date":"2020-04-07T10:43:37","date_gmt":"2020-04-07T15:43:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/08925f71d5.nxcli.net\/blog\/?p=4132"},"modified":"2020-04-07T10:43:37","modified_gmt":"2020-04-07T15:43:37","slug":"facing-fear-during-a-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.harveker.com\/blog\/facing-fear-during-a-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"Facing Fear During a Crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether we want to admit it or not, we are all feeling the effects of the Coronavirus. And while we may not have physical symptoms, the uneasiness brought about by social distancing<\/span><\/a><\/span>, shifts in our job and home life, and the fluctuating economy and concern for friends and loved ones could quickly leave us struggling with fear, doubt, and uncertainty.<\/span><\/p>\n

For people who are suffering from the virus or may know someone who is, along with the frontline workers who are trying to keep us all safe and healthy, the emotional hardship is even more acute.<\/span><\/p>\n

And while there\u2019s no cure for the heightened anxiety that\u2019s all but inevitable in these stressful, unprecedented times, there are ways to change your approach to dealing with it that can meaningfully reduce your overall sense of helplessness.\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Because if we have to sit at home, we can at least channel our fears into finding a path forward. Read on to learn how to acknowledge your fear, but find success in spite of it.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s okay to feel afraid. Know that you\u2019re not alone.\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

I\u2019m with you. We\u2019re living in a scary time. We\u2019re dealing with a situation we\u2019ve never seen before. And very few of us have a clear picture of how we\u2019ll get out of this thing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But, no matter how helpless we might feel about stopping this virus, we do have power over ourselves, and \u2014 more importantly \u2014 we always have a choice. We can choose to act in spite of fear.\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

You know that voice of fear. We all have it\u2026Well, guess what? That voice is your mind, and it\u2019s your mind\u2019s way of trying to protect you from potential threats because that\u2019s its primary job.<\/span><\/p>\n

The problem is that instead of chiming in WHEN you really need it, your mind tends to serve up hypothetical scenarios to keep you from acting under uncertain circumstances. This results in you living in a constant state of fear and prevents you from taking action<\/span><\/span><\/a> on the things you want in your life.<\/span><\/p>\n

We can choose to let fear control us, or we can stand up and take control. The first step to mastering your fear is recognizing what it is when it happens. Fear is simply False Evidence Acting as Reality. Which means, IT ISN\u2019T REAL, and no matter how realistic it seems, it only exists in your mind – unless you give it the power to exist in your life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe first step to mastering your fear is to recognize what it is when it happens. Fear is simply False Evidence Acting as Reality. Which means, IT ISN\u2019T REAL. <\/a><\/span>Share on X<\/a><\/span>\n

Just because a fearful train of thought shows up doesn\u2019t mean you have to ride that train. Getting on board with wild speculation isn\u2019t a journey that serves you. <\/span><\/p>\n

Instead, get clear on what you CAN do, instead of focusing on what you can\u2019t.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Drop the narrative of an uncertain future (the future will always be uncertain, and always has been). Get out of the fiction business. Embrace the actions you can take NOW<\/b>. Take a walk. Learn something new. Work on that big idea you\u2019ve been putting off. START NOW.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Most of us are fearful of this virus on some level. But the mind has a habit of always looking for what could go wrong, which is a natural defense mechanism<\/span><\/a><\/span> that it uses to protect us.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember, you can master those fear-based feelings. When you take control of your fear<\/span><\/a>, you free yourself to work towards your goals and attract what you want with the full force of your mind and energy.<\/span><\/p>\n

3 Tips To Focus Your Energy on What You Can<\/i> Control<\/span><\/h1>\n

When you take back the power fear has held in your life, you free up that energy to focus on what\u2019s important to you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As tough as things might seem right now, we\u2019ve been given this time to recover and start planning for the days ahead. With this mindset, we can find ways to stay optimistic, despite what we see on the news.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are 3 tips to help you take action in spite of fear even in the most difficult of times:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Clearly Define The Life You Want To Create<\/span><\/h2>\n

Be specific and write down exactly \u201cwhat\u201d you want in your life and \u2014more importantly \u2014 \u201cwhy\u201d you want it. Without knowing the WHAT, and the WHY, you won\u2019t know the HOW.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s no way to get what you want until you\u2019ve defined what you want, and just as important, why you want it. Your motivations will steer you through any storm.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a quick video explaining this in more detail:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n