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Skill 2 | Diagnose your fear Your fear shares critical information with you multiple times a day. We are often encouraged to “crush the fear,” “ignore the fear,” or “stomp on fear.” I prefer to surf the fear. The protective instinct of your lizard brain can help you develop tremendous awareness and a healthy, motivated attitude toward your success. When you are gripped by fear, you need to slow down and process the emotion in the rational part of your brain. Try to talk through your fears with a compassionate person. If that’s not possible, write down the answers to these questions: • What are you afraid of? • Why are you afraid of it? • What do you need to know to reduce the fear? • If you were to practice this thing that you are afraid of doing, would it get better? • Is this thing you are afraid of something that is negative or unhealthy for you, or a positive opportunity for growth? • If this is a positive opportunity for growth, who do you know who might be able to help you overcome your fear? ChangeThis | 113.01