Transformation From the Inside Out

Barriers to Change: Fears

Fears do not have to be rational to block our progress. They literally run the show, keeping us perpetually afraid to move beyond what is comfortable—even if “comfortable” is against our best interest. Use the following checklist to identify your top fears, and explore how they limit your choices and influence your behavior:

• Fear of making a mistake
• Fear of rejection
• Fear of confrontation or conflict
• Fear of being ridiculed
• Fear of meeting new people
• Fear of failure
• Fear of success
• Fear of letting emotions show
• Fear of looking dumb
• Fear of being trapped
• Fear of being invisible
• Fear of being alone
• Fear of not fitting in
• Fear of poverty
• Fear of illness and pain
• Fear of authority
• Fear of making the wrong decision
• Fear of _____________________________

If you need more help overcoming your fears, check the schedule for the next Eliminating Barriers to Change Workshop