I believe we’re all afraid of something, at any given moment in time. Sometimes, it’s just for an instant when we feel a little vulnerable. Other times we become paralyzed with fear and find ourselves unable to control it (i.e. fear of flying or fear of heights).
Fear can paralyze us and block us from doing things we truly enjoy. Over time, it undermines our joy and keeps us from moving forward. Fear is certainly difficult to dissect at times, but one thing is for certain, it doesn’t make us happy.
I know firsthand how fear of change can keep you stuck. Within the past few months, I’ve made a lot of big changes–or at least one big change: moving to Boston from NYC. It was time to make a change, and even though I was totally afraid, I did it!
Living out of fear will never make you truly happy. It can be comfortable in the moment, however, comfort is the enemy of growth. My life in NYC was comfortable, but it felt stagnant, and I knew it was time to make a change.
Over time, I’ve realized that the quickest way to acquire courage and self-confidence is by doing exactly what you’re afraid to do. Don’t let fear control your life. Take that chance and go for it!
I made a list of my favorite quotes that will inspire you to become courageous and overcome your fears. So let’s get to it!
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Here are 15 inspiring quotes that expose fear and encourage you to overcome it:
- Never let your fear decide your fate.
- Fears are stories we tell ourselves.
- “Never trust your fears, they don’t know your strength.” –Athena Singh.
- Feel the fear and do it anyway.
- “May your choices reflect your hopes. Not your fears.” –Nelson Mandela
- “Fear doesn’t shut you down; it wakes you up.” –Veronica Roth
- “Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear–not
absence of fear.”–Mark Twain - Fear is the brain’s way of saying there is something important for you to overcome.
- “You don’t have to see the whole staircase. Just take the first step.”–Martin Luther King Jr
- Fear will show you the way. Walk towards it, otherwise, you will never arrive.
- “Everything you want is on the other side of fear.” –Jack Canfield
- Just think of all the things you’d do if you weren’t afraid.
- “Courage doesn’t mean you don’t get afraid. Courage means you don’t let fear stop you.” –Bethany Hamilton
- “The beautiful thing about fear is, when you run to it, it runs away.” –Robin Sharma
- “You can conquer almost any fear if you will only make up your mind to do so.”–Dale Carnegie
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Related:
- 13 Powerfully Positive Maya Angelou Quotes About Life
- 10 Motivational Quotes to Keep You Going
- 16 Inspirational Rumi Quotes to Enlighten Your Mind and Transform Your Thinking
- It’s YOUR Happiness! Quotes About Trusting Yourself and Owning Your Journey
