This last year has really been a journey for me. Although I have enjoyed it and so thankful, I have battled with the Voice of doubt and the Fear of success.
Growing up I aspired to be a mother and a wife. I also loved working with children. So I never had big carreer aspirations. And was totally okay with that. I loved to work but I was just fine with my husband being the bread winner and my money contributing. Loosing two jobs will make you re-think some things.
This last year has taught me that I can be successful and I am worthy enough! I can do it!! Honestly, its still a daily battle but I cannot put a price on the personal development I have gained from running my own business. I am so excited about what God has instore for me!! My future is soooo bright!!
What are your fears?
The Two Core Fears and the Fear of Success by Lisa Jimenez, M.Ed.
Fear of commitment, fear of responsibility, fear of loss, and fear of confrontation are all symptoms of the two core fears. All of these surface fears fall into two categories which are the core fears: Fear of Failure and Fear of Success.
If you experience fear of commitment, responsibility, growing up, or change, your core fear is the fear of success. If most of your anxiety comes from fear of rejection, confrontation, or not measuring up, your core fear is the fear of failure.
Let's talk about the fear of success. The fear of succeeding and then having to maintain that success can be daunting. The fear of success is the most powerful fear over most people because it relates directly to the three inborn fears. Fear of falling, fear of loud noises, and fear of abandonment.
The fear of falling represents the belief that once you've achieved success; there's no place to go but down.
The fear of loud noises correlates to sudden change. Perhaps you've been working toward something for months, and then, overnight it seems, something comes through and suddenly you are successful.
The fear of abandonment is very real to a person on the journey of success. You might lose friends when you become successful. They might be jealous of your success, view you as arrogant, or feel that you just don't fit into the "old group" anymore. We have sayings like, "It's lonely at the top," and your inborn fear of abandonment is challenged.
These three fears are inborn and naturally reoccur from time to time. You can counter them by replacing them with truth. Discover your truth about what success means to you and live your life based on these truths. Then you will silence these inborn fears and conquer the dream busters.
Face Your Fear of Success
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