What do you do if you're struggling to overcome fear and assert yourself in professional situations?

Fear comes from learned beliefs that we began picking up in childhood. Most of our world-views & beliefs were taught to us by the age of 7. That leaves A LOT of years afterward to collect experiences based off of learned limited beliefs. We may not even be able to identify our triggers and fears. This is when tapping into the subconscious through meditation and somatic therapies can be beneficial. Fears are stored in our subconscious. Our neurons (brain cells) have formed brain pathways that will easily get taken once a trigger is presented. Subconscious reprogramming through guided mediations can derail this neuronal pathway and create a NEW one, away from fear. It sounds impossible, but our brains are plastic & can be changed!

Instead of 'overcoming', what if the goal was the exact opposite? To invite in the fear, knowing that it's going to be there REGARDLESS of how you want to treat it. Kinda like a package left at your front door of your house. You can CHOOSE to treat that package with love, acceptance, and compassion OR Anger, Frustration, and Hatred. Either way, the package is still there at the front door. I have no idea, but this question feels to me like your Fear derives from how you'd like/expect others to think of you. Detach from the outcome and be your true genuine self. And if they don't like you for your genuine self, You belong at a place that does.

If you're facing difficulty overcoming fear and asserting yourself in professional situations, start by acknowledging that it's normal to feel this way. Begin by pinpointing the root of your fear and work on reframing your mindset. Practice self-compassion and remind yourself of your strengths and accomplishments. Set small, achievable goals to gradually build confidence and assertiveness. Seek support from mentors, coaches, or therapists who can offer guidance and encouragement. Remember, growth often happens outside your comfort zone, so embrace challenges as opportunities for personal development.

If you're struggling to overcome fear and assert yourself in professional situations, start by acknowledging that it's a common challenge. Understanding the root of your fear is key; it could stem from past experiences. Are these concerns based on realistic outcomes, or are they exaggerated scenarios created by your mind? Shift your self-talk from negative to positive. Instead of reinforcing doubts, remind yourself of your strengths and past accomplishments. Practice self-compassion and affirmations to boost your confidence gradually. Don't hesitate to seek support. Remember, growth often occurs outside your comfort zone, so embrace challenges as opportunities for personal development.

The dialogue you have with yourself is everything. Moving from negative to positive self-talk sounds easy but is made difficult by the memories we hold of past experiences that we may not be conscious of. Changing your mindset requires you to build a loving relationship with yourself and it takes daily practice. Make a list of the things you've accomplished despite your fears. Did the worst happen? Most likely not. What do you like or love about yourself? Get into the habit of gratitude for whatever that is. When you're afraid, acknowledge it, don't push it aside. Ask yourself why and get quiet to listen for the answer? Look for external evidence to reinforce your own perceptions of what's possible. Get out of your head and into your heart.

Fear is sometimes engrained so deeply in us that we can't just simply make a mantra or affirmation and expect everything to change immediately. The first step is always to create space between fear and yourself - you are NOT fear. "I experience fear sometimes" not "I am fearful". Our bodies know the difference! When you create that space, only then is there room for a different choice to be made and possibility to be invited in.