Feeling stuck or afraid to start something new? You're not alone. Embracing something new could bring you joy, growth, and fulfillment. Don’t let fear rob you of everyday luxury and authenticity.

In this episode, I will share six key strategies to overcome the fear of starting something new and embrace new opportunities in your life. We’ll explore how to recognize and tackle these fears, build confidence, and take actionable steps toward growth. Tune in to discover how stepping out of your comfort zone to try something new can enrich your life and make each day more authentically fulfilling.

Key Takeaways:

• Facing the Fear of Starting Something New - The fear of starting something new often boils down to the fear of how others will perceive us, keeping us from taking steps toward our goals, by shifting our focus from external validation to personal growth, we can overcome these fears.  

  
  



• Assess Potential Gains - When you're unsure about starting something new, think about the benefits you might gain. Focusing on these benefits can help you overcome fear and make choices that support your growth and goals.

  
  



• The Power of Unpredictable Outcomes - Life's unpredictability means we cannot always foresee which choices will lead to success or how they will shape our future, by continually putting in effort and taking action, we increase our chances of moving forward and achieving a better life. 

  
  



• Willingness to Try - When facing something new, the most important thing is to be willing to try. Approach the experience with an open mind and accept it for what it is, not what you expect it to be.

  
  



• The Power of Clarity - Having clarity simplifies decision-making. When you know what you want, you can evaluate opportunities based on how well they align with your goals. 

  
  



• Is Fear a Sign to Stop? - When faced with new challenges, it is common to experience a sense of fear or unease. It is important to recognize that this discomfort does not necessarily indicate that we should abandon our pursuits.

  
  



• The Importance of Sharing Your Goals When you keep your plans to yourself, you might feel isolated and unsupported. Sharing your goals with others can make a big difference. By telling people what you are doing, you open up opportunities for them to offer help and encouragement. 

  
  

Timestamps:

(00:00:00 ) Episode Snippet

(00:02:50 ) Starting something new

(00:03:33 ) Month of August recap

(00:08:12 ) The fear of making mistakes in public

(00:09:13 ) The fear of what would happen

(00:11:36 ) The leap into Ballet

(00:15:12 ) Assess potential gains

(00:16:29 ) You don’t know which action will push you forward

(00:18:53 ) The principle of seed, time, and harvest

(00:21:19 ) First Step: Be willing to try

(00:22:47 ) Second Step: Understand what it takes to try something new

(00:23:13 ) Celebrating luxury with Jocelyn

(00:26:44 ) Understanding commitment and expectation

(00:28:13 ) Finding clarity in decision making

(00:30:07 ) Third Step: Outline your next step

(00:31:45 ) Fourth Step: Calendar your goals

(00:34:41 ) Fifth Step: Feel the fear and keep going

(00:38:49 ) Sixth Step: Let others walk with you

(00:40:33 ) Book Recommendation: Successful Women Think Differently

(00:42:35 ) Recap: Six Ways to Overcome the Fear of Trying Something New

Key Words:

Moving beyond fear 

Trying new things

Fear of the unknown

Mentioned Episode:

Episode 8: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5PEnaiXSjfPEAwTpAB8CJb 

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