What’s Holding You Back? 4 Tips To Overcoming Fear
Hi ladies! Annie here, and today, I want to talk about fear and how so many times we give into it’s power way more than we should! Fear is that voice (little or big) in your head that tries to keep you in your comfort zone, away from new experiences or new chapters in your life. Whether it’s stepping into a new relationship, pursuing a passion, or taking a positive risk in your career, fear often stands between where we are and where we want to be.
But here’s the truth: If it’s fear that’s trying to stop you, do it anyway. When I say do it anyway, please know I’m speaking from my personal experience as well. I had to “do it anyway” when it came to the launch of The Women Who Podcast. My fear was real. I was nervous about putting myself out there, wondering if people would listen, and questioning if I was even good enough or qualified enough to speak to other women. But here’s the thing I’ve learned: working through the fear instead of letting it paralyze you is exactly how you grow and step into the life you deserve! It’s how you chase and hopefully achieve your dreams.
Join me in diving deeper into this idea of moving past fear, whether it’s in relationships, career, or any other area that might be trying to hold you back.
1. Fear Will Always Exist, But So Should Your Courage!
The reality is, fear isn’t going anywhere. It’s part of being human. We all feel it when we’re about to do something new or unfamiliar. But here’s the thing, you have a choice! You can either let fear control you or you can decide to act in spite of it!
When I started the podcast, I had fears around everything! From production, to speaking, to being on camera, but then I realized that fear is often the loudest when we’re on the verge of something great. Once I pushed through that fear and hit “record” on the first episode, I felt empowered, knowing that I had stepped into something that could inspire and impact others. I realized that if our podcast helped just one other woman, we were doing our job.
2. Working Through Fear is How You Grow
Growth doesn’t happen in comfort zones. The biggest opportunities for personal and professional development come when we face something that scares us. The women we admire and look up to didn’t get to where they are by staying comfortable. They grew because they acted, even when they were scared. We aren’t called to become complacent, we are called to grow.
3. Certain Things Deserve Your All, Despite Fear
Not everything in your life will be worth facing your fears for, but what about the things that truly matter? Those deserve your all. Your happiness, your dreams, your relationships, and your potential all deserve the very best of you. The fear may be there, but what’s on the other side is far more valuable than the temporary discomfort of working through it.
When we started the Women Who Podcast, I knew it was bigger than just my fear of failing. I saw the potential to connect with women like you, to inspire, and to build a community of real, honest conversations. And that was worth every moment of the “what if’s” that were trying to paralyze me.
4. You’re Not Alone—We’re All Working Through It
If you feel alone in your fear, remember that every woman in our Women Who community has faced it too. Fear looks different for all of us but the struggle is universal. Whether it’s rejection you fear or starting a new job, I hope you know that you’re capable of so much more than you think! The key is taking the first step, no matter how scared you may be.
I also suggest speaking your fear. Saying it to someone you trust out loud automatically lessens the power it has over you! You are in charge of your life, not the fear. Push through it, take that leap, and see how much stronger you’ll be on the other side. And if you need a little extra encouragement, we’re here cheering you on, every step of the way!
