ExaminingFear

Examining Fear

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Everybody fears something. Unexamined fears drive avoidance behavior that limits your potential. By becoming aware of fear and its underlying causes, you can break through cycles that keep you stuck. This exercise helps you shine a light on fear and find actionable steps to address it.

How to use:

1) Think about the most recent month and answer honestly.

2) Be specific: when, why, and how does this fear show up.

3) Rate its likelihood and identify steps you can personally take.

I am afraid of... (be specific: when, why, and how)

On a scale of 1-10, how likely is this situation to occur?

Is the situation something I can control?

What advice would I give a friend in this situation?

What would make the situation NOT occur or feel better?

Steps I can personally take (be specific: context, action, timing):

Step 1.

Step 2.

Step 3.

Based on: Jay Shetty Certification School Coaching Tools A3.2. Reference: Hayes (1999) ACT.