How To Overcome Fear

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Fear has been defined as a strong, unpleasant, uncontrollable emotion that is caused by actual or perceived threat or danger. Anything we're afraid of can be seen as an obstacle hindering our progress.
In the book of Philippians 4:6-7, The Bible says; "And the peace of God which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Most people have been stifled by fear. It has drained them emotionally, mentally, socially and spiritually to the verge of giving up.

I've never liked fear. I hate the feelings that comes with fear.
Overcoming fear isn't as easy as it seems. Growing up wasn't easy as I was afraid of eventually everything around me; my parents, school etc. Fear was there when I'm playing a football match in front of a huge crowd, fear was there when I'm being asked a question in class, fear was there when I enter a room full of strangers. Even till today, fear still brings it's ugly head from time to time.

We all have fears one way or the other. Being afraid of something is a natural thing in life, but it is very Important and necessary to overcome what you're afraid of so as to live life to the fullest. It is very difficult to overcome our fears, otherwise they wouldn't make us to be afraid.
There are various ways by which we can overcome our fears. Some of the ways we can get rid of our fears are:

. Consciously Become Aware Of Your Fears: You have to become aware of your fears before you can think of overcoming it. Going face to face with your fears is the quickest and most easiest way of overcoming your fears. Fears are real, they do exist, acknowledge that they exist because you can't hide from them neither can you run away from your fears.

. Be Aware Of What Exactly You're Afraid Of: Fear comes with an excruciating pain. After having an idea of what our fears are, it'll be very important to actually gain a clear picture of them (our fears). What is that thing that we're very afraid of? What's that thing that we're always avoiding intentionally? Be clear about the fears, it is very necessary but don't be obsessed about it.

. Call Upon Your Higher Power To Overcome Your fears: God is the most powerful force in life. Faith is so important that it enables us to walk pass our darkest and deepest fears in life. And " though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me..." We can take our fears to the Supreme Being through prayers and He'll surely intervene.

Thing is, almost 95% of the fear people experience today are non-physical fears - Fears that exist only in our head. Some of these fears include.

. Fear of people
. Fear of strangers
. Fear of losing out
. Fear of changes
. Fear of being judged
. Fear of public speaking and so on.

Does any of the aforementioned fears apply to you? chances are, you might be able to relate with one or two at some point in life. Many people encounter almost all the non-physical fears mentioned above and it'll be healthy to start countering them in time so as to live life to its fullest.