As we get into the swing of the week, there may be a project, assignment, or other task that you have been asked to complete. Perhaps it’s different to projects you have previously undertaken? Maybe you’re a bit intimidated, even scared by the magnitude of the task? I have just the thing for you! On today’s show, I talk to you about facing your fears around things like tasks and projects that may cause you to feel overwhelmed or afraid, and to do it anyway. Drawing on my own experiences of exactly this feeling, I take you through some tools and techniques on facing your fears, and going ahead with what you need or want to do.I approach this topic from the perspective of facing fears through reframing your thoughts; finding the “why”, the purpose in doing the thing that is scaring you; facing fears by having SMART goals, and how you can use SMART goals to get round almost any fear that you may have on starting a new project, moving jobs, or any other life choices or dilemmas that you may be facing. I will round off by talking about how not to face your fears: in other words, the importance of not avoiding, burying or numbing through your fears when they are causing you to have anxiety.  Topics:00:00:00 Introduction00:01:53 Show description00:02:23 Today’s show 00:03:10 Recap of previous episode – managing stress through developing resilience00:07:55 Facing fears 00:09:54 Facing fears – resilience 00:10:41 Facing fears – reframing your thoughts00:15:06 Facing fears – finding your “why”, your purpose 00:15:59 Facing fears – SMART goals00:17:53 SMART goals – be specific00:19:56 SMART goals – make it measurable00:20:51 SMART goals – ensure it’s achievable00:22:04 SMART goals – make it relevant00:22:45 SMART goals – ensure it’s time-bound00:26:32 How not to face your fears!00:27:16 Not avoiding fear or anxiety, or burying, or numbing these out00:27:57 Practising self-compassion00:28:48 Self-compassion – framing the situation as if you were addressing a friend00:29:39 Self-compassion – give yourself some space00:30:48 ConclusionsOnline resources:Dr. Kristin Neff: https://positivepsychology.com/how-to-practice-self-compassion/Note:Whilst this show is about raising mental health awareness, I am not a medical doctor and I am not qualified to give mental health advice. If you are experiencing any health issues, please consult a qualified professional.  The “Shuvra Deb: With You” Podcast is inspired and brought to you by Shuvra Deb. Copyright Shuvra Deb © Contacts: Reach out to me with your comments on my show here: [email protected] out my website: https://www.shuvradebmentor.com

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