Running Towards Fear

<p>(TW: Cursing)</p> <p> </p> <p>Who in their right mind jumps into a freezing cold lake in the middle of March? </p> <p> </p> <p>*She asks, soaked in lake water and shivering through her teeth* </p> <p> </p> <p>The short answer? Because it’s brave. And because doing brave things reminds us that we are strong. </p> <p> </p> <p>This week in The Mindset Coach Academy, we all made a commitment to do something that scares the s*** out of us. Some coaches chose to sing karaoke, join a dating app, sign up for an improv class, or have a difficult conversation with a loved one. I chose to run into a 43° lake. </p> <p> </p> <p>As humans, we are wired to run from fear. It’s our survival instinct at it’s finest! But there is real, physical danger, like fighting off a bear or doing something stupid on a skateboard, and there is perceived danger, like asking someone on a date, having stage fright, or cold water. And your brain doesn’t really know how to distinguish one from the other. </p> <p> </p> <p>That’s why exercises in bravery are so important. When we do brave things, we practice overriding our natural fear instincts. And all of this creates a dramatic ripple effect throughout our entire lives. </p> <p> </p> <p>Today’s extended episode will give you real-life, actionable tips to help you run towards fear. </p> <p> </p> <p>Listen to the full episode for:</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">The best time to do something scary</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Tips to help you choose your brave activity (+ the ultimate reward)</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">What happens in your brain when you do something scary</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">5 actionable steps to help you run towards fear</li> </ul>