Overcoming Common Everyday Fears: The Truth About Our Imagination
- Tracy Robinson
Fear is a powerful emotion that can often hold us back from living our lives to the fullest. But what if most of our fears were mere figments of our imagination? What if our minds were creating scenarios that weren’t based on reality? Understanding this truth is the first step toward overcoming our fears and experiencing a more fulfilling life. In this blog post, we’ll explore the common everyday fears that we make up in our own minds and how to relieve ourselves from their constraints.
One of the most common fears people have is the fear of flying. This fear can be paralyzing for some individuals, causing them to avoid certain trips or even miss important events that require air travel. However, the truth is that flying is actually one of the safest modes of transportation. This fear is usually a result of the mind creating a scenario that is not based on reality. Hypnosis can be helpful in overcoming this fear by reprogramming the subconscious mind to have a more rational perspective on the fear.
Another common fear is the fear of heights. This can cause people to avoid certain activities like going to the top of tall buildings, hiking trails with steep drop-offs, or even standing on a chair. Like the fear of driving over bridges, the fear of heights is often not based on a real danger, but rather our imagination. One way to overcome this fear is through exposure therapy, which involves slowly exposing yourself to heights and practicing relaxation techniques. Hypnosis can also help to reprogram your subconscious mind to have a more realistic view of heights.
Another common fear is the fear of public speaking. Many people fear speaking in front of a large audience, causing them to miss out on important opportunities for personal or career growth. This fear can be caused by past experiences or the imagined fear of being judged by others. Hypnosis can help to build self-confidence and to reframe the way we perceive public speaking. With hypnosis, we can learn to associate positive feelings with public speaking.
The fear of failure is another common fear that can be paralyzing. People often avoid taking risks and pursuing their dreams because of the fear of failing. However, the truth is that failure is a natural part of life and can even be a learning experience. Hypnosis can help to reframe the way we view failure, allowing us to see it as an opportunity for growth and learning rather than something to be feared.
Most of the common everyday fears we have are things we typically make up in our own minds. They are worries or stories that we have made up through imagination that have made them big enough in our minds to hinder our behavior in one way or another. Understanding the power of our imagination and recognizing how it can impact our life is the first step in overcoming these fears.
Through hypnosis, we can learn to reprogram our subconscious mind to have more rational and positive perspectives on our fears, allowing us to experience the freedom and relief that comes from living life without unnecessary anxiety and restrictions. So let’s take the first step together in overcoming our fears and start living life to the fullest.
Tracy Robinson
Tracy Robinson, Director of Bruce Grey Hypnosis. Certified Hypnotist from Hypnosis Training Canada, a member of the Master Hypnotist Society Canada and Certified with the National Guild of Hypnotists.