What’s That One Thing That You Are Afraid Of?

Fear isn’t real. It’s something we tell ourselves.

Will Smith

A writer asked a group the Question what is the one thing that you are afraid of. Fear often grips us whether real or imagined. My interest sparked, I peered into the responses of those who were quick to chime in. Here I share:

Just simply taking a quick glance at the responses, most are not real. They are in our imagination and stays there for a while. Personally, I was afraid to jump out of a plane. I did a tandem jump and faced my fear. Many fear things like job loss, health, and loss of loved ones. But today, if there is something you fear as we start a new year, face it and move beyond your fear. Remember, fear isn’t real. It is something we tell ourselves.

• Thinking that there is something waiting for me on the other side of the shower
• Walking up the basement stairs at night
• Ending up alone
• The fear of my husband dying from an epileptic seizure due to low blood sugar
• Unexpected knock at the door and the person stands in an area where I can’t see them
• If I fall sick and no one knows
• The concept of eternity scares me. Living forever
• I am terrified of plugs being left on when there’s no plug in there. I am convinced it will cause a fire.
• I’m afraid I’m going to wake up one day and it turns out I never let my ex
• That I will be popular and people will be bugging me all the time
• Being held down, weight on me and not being able to breathe as in swimming under water
• I have an irrational fear that I rub my eye I will accidentally slop and gouge out my own eye
• Dying alone in my home of a heart attack or something and having no one realize it for weeks
• Someone staring back at you
• Public speaking
• A deer will run out in front of my car during a late night drive in the country
• Chicken bone being lodged in my throat
• Waking up in a house fire
• Ceiling fans that one is going to get lose and fall on me
• A plane falling out of the sky and crushing me
• Falling off a cliff
• A plane crash
• Fear of Success

Cheers!

Author: Dr. Shelly

Dr. Shelly Cameron is a leadership strategist, author, and executive coach dedicated to helping individuals uncover their purpose, elevate their leadership potential, and achieve meaningful success. She is the creator of the GreenLight Leadership Framework. As the curator of SuccessfulLeaders.net, Dr. Shelly shares insights drawn from her extensive experience in organizational development, human resources, and personal growth. She is passionate about empowering professionals to navigate change, manage stress, and design fulfilling lives through intentional goal setting, self-discovery, and continuous learning. Dr. Shelly's research on Success Strategies was published in the JAABC Business Journal. She is also the author of several books, including works on leadership, success, and cultural intelligence. View all posts by Dr. Shelly