How To Overcome Your Fear To Live Your Life With Courage

What kind of life would you live if you didn’t allow your fears to hold you back? The Courage Habit offers a powerful program to help you conquer your inner critic, work toward your highest aspirations, and build a courageous community. Are your fears preventing you from living the life you truly want? Do you ever wish that you had a better job, lived in a different city, or had more authentic and nurturing relationships? Many people believe that they would do more, accomplish more, and feel more fulfilled if only they could rid themselves of that fearful inner voice that constantly whispers, “you can’t do it.” In The Courage Habit, certified life coach Kate Swoboda offers a unique program based in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help you act courageously in spite of fear. By identifying your fear triggers, releasing yourself from your past experiences, and acting on what you truly value, you can make courage a daily habit. Using a practical four-part program, you’ll learn to understand the emotions that arise when fears are triggered, and to pause and evaluate your emotional state before you act. You’ll discover how to listen without attachment to the self-defeating messages of your inner critic, understand the critic’s function, and implement respectful boundaries so that your inner voice no longer controls your behavior. You’ll reframe self-limiting life narratives that can—without conscious awareness—dictate your day-to-day decisions. And finally, you’ll nurture more authentic connections with family, friends, and community in order to find support and reinforce the life changes you’re making. If you feel like something is holding you back from landing your dream job, moving to a new city, having a satisfying love relationship, or simply taking advantage of all life has to offer—and if you have a sneaking suspicion that that something is you—then this one-of-a-kind guide will show you how to finally break free from self-doubt and start living your best life.

"An up-front, to the point, and honest masterpiece. You can't go wrong with this one!" —Richard Carlson, bestselling author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff . . . From popular life coach and motivational speaker Margie Warrell comes an inspiring, practical guide for finding the courage to change any--or every--aspect of your life. Warrell's "12 Acts of Courage" challenges you to rethink your "life scripts," overcome everyday fears, and dream bigger. Each chapter includes proven strategies and "Courage Exercises" to help you harness their inner strength and make meaningful changes in your personal and professional lives.

“Take a wonderful journey through and beyond your fear with Thom Rutledge.” — Melody Beattie, author of Choices “An insightful, moving and gracious book!” — John Shelby Spong, author of A New Christianity For A New World “An insightful and clear guide that shows how to turn fear into a powerful resource in our lives.” — Gavin de Becker, best-selling author of THE GIFT OF FEAR and FEAR LESS

Welcome to my book about how to overcome your fear to live your life with courage throughout the chapters of your WorkLife Story. Here is a preview of what’s inside, along with the main ideas and the meaning behind these. WorkLife is our life at work, where we spend one third of our lives. It is also the impact our work has on our life outside of work, and the impact our life outside of work has on our work. All areas of our life in and out of work are so intrinsically linked, they cannot be separated, nor do I believe should they. I believe WorkLife needs to be considered holistically. Living your best WorkLife is about choice. It’s about having courage to face your fears and make changes. It’s about taking a step back and asking why this isn’t working for you, and exploring why you are unfilled or unhappy in your WorkLife. It involves taking a hard look at yourself and recognising the sources of pleasure in your life and the sources of frustration. It’s about stepping beyond your place of fear, to embrace what lies ahead, which comes from taking that first courageous step. In this book I tell five stories: 1. Improvisation Career Change and Hiking in the Alps: Richard’s story of how it took three years of striving towards living his dream WorkLife for it to finally come to fruition; and how during that time, he took steps of courage to overcome his fears. 2. What If? Letters to Juliet: Claire and Sophie’s Story of how contemplating ‘What If?’ led them on a journey of adventure and courage to overcome their fears. 3. Red Velvet: A Story Both Triumphant and Tragic: Ira Aldridge’s story of how he lived his Work- Life with courage, overcoming his fears in the face of adversity, and going on to receive many accolades in recognition of his talent. 4. My Top Three Isolation Inspirations: Carmel’s story of how she coped with the day-to-day fears of uncertainty brought about by the impact of Covid-19 on her WorkLife. 5. Overcoming an Abstract Fear: Lucas’s story of how being observant to what was going on around him, allowed him to overcome a fear that was very foggy. I share the exercises that helped to work through these challenging situations to resolve the dilemmas. I present these exercises as the following assignments for you to work through: Yes, And... Assignment This assignment is to help you to suspend judgement of your ideas, by focusing on propelling your WorkLife dream forward to expand your ideas. What’s the Worst That Can Happen? Assignment This assignment is to help you to take a reality check on what’s holding you back. Develop a Practice of Continuous Self-Feedback This assignment is to help you to understand the courage required to do something different. Develop a Practice of Insightful and Effective Self-Questioning This assignment is to help you to appreciate the importance of posing and reflecting on ‘If’ questions. What Is Your Origin Story Assignment This assignment is to help you to appreciate how you got to where you are, what fears you faced along the way, and the courage you needed to overcome these. Managing Day-to-Day Fear on Your Path of Courage Assignment This assignment is to help you take one step at a time to overcome your fears, when your WorkLife throws you a curveball. Four Points to Help You Deal with an Abstract Fear Assignment This assignment is to help you to figure things out when you don’t know where to start.

“I don’t have time to meditate!” Rebekah “Bex” Borucki has heard this a lot. A certified yoga and meditation teacher, she’s taught hundreds of thousands of people how to create simple yet powerful meditation practices. In fact, as she’ll show you in this book, in as little as 4 minutes, you can change your life. After years of suffering from anxiety and depression, both as a child and as an adult, Bex took control of her mental and physical health by establishing a rigorous fitness and yoga routine that quickly evolved into her own regular, homegrown 4-minute daily meditation practice. Bex’s 4-minute meditations combine mantras, affirmations, breathing and bodywork techniques, and they’re designed so that even the busiest people can fit them into their lives. In this book, Bex guides you through 27 different meditation practices, and shares personal stories that demonstrate how meditation has helped her overcome various challenges. She also answers commonly asked questions like “Do my eyes have to stay closed?” and “What do I do if my body starts to hurt?”; provides technical information about props, postures, and mantras; and offers tools to cope with complex issues such as grief, body acceptance, and relationships. By spending just 4 minutes a day with this practice, you will find deep, meaningful, and lasting healing.

"Fearless is the book we have all been waiting for." "Fearless may be one of the most consequential books ever written, a MUST READ!" Discover the powerful secrets to living a courageous and FEARLESS life... Have you ever wished you had more courage to deal with life's more complicated moments? Have you ever felt inadequate or undeserving? Have you struggled with understanding your purpose or direction in life? Have you lacked the confidence to go after a personal or career goal? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone. Most people have. FEARLESS will challenge you to examine those areas in your life that may be holding you back from living the extraordinary life that you were destined to live. In the book we will discuss: - Finding the origins of your fears - Facing and overcoming life's obstacles - Discovering your identity and purpose - Developing a mindset of courage, happiness, and success - Making excellence your personal brand - Experiencing life's amazing journey to the fullest FEARLESS will challenge you to make the most of every moment in your life, to live by a code of excellence, to inspire others through faith, and find the courage to live life boldly with direction and purpose. Terry Beckstrom's latest book, Fearless, provides a timely antidote for the anxiety and crippling fear gripping so many today in our tumultuous world. Terry talks to us like a father, a coach, and a friend to help young and old look deep within for the causes of destructive attitudes and behaviors that keep us from achieving our life purpose and goals. He gives practical steps and real-life examples for overcoming the obstacles we will invariably face in life. Running like a golden thread throughout the book is a compelling invitation for readers to seek God: "You are created in God's image," Terry writes, "and your worth is already established as no less than anyone else on earth today. Don't allow anyone to define who you are or what you will accomplish. You can achieve anything you are willing to work for, and most limitations in life are self-imposed." Fearless is a wise and powerful book that will help you attain the life of freedom and fulfillment you long for. -Suzanne U. Rhodes, poet, and author of Flying Yellow and A Welcome Shore

Equal parts encouragement and tough love, Do It Scared combines easy-to-implement tips with the motivation to help you stare down your fears and start making real changes that lead to big results. What would you do if fear no longer stood in your way? What would happen if you were no longer afraid to dive in headfirst and go after your dreams instead of sitting on the sidelines of your own life? We tell ourselves we're too busy to pursue our dreams, but what if the real reason we're putting off our goals is fear? It's the fear that we're not good, smart, talented, or capable enough. It's the fear that others might laugh at us or that we'll get hurt or be rejected. It's the fear that pursuing our true potential will simply be too hard. And most of all, it's the fear that we'll fail. But having courage doesn't mean we're never afraid. True courage means taking action despite fear. True courage means doing it scared. The question is--how? How do we face those fears and take that first step in the right direction? How do we overcome the obstacles that stand in our way and sometimes feel insurmountable? In Do It Scared, popular blogger and podcast host Ruth Soukup will help you: Identify your own unique Fear Archetype™--the specific type of fear that keeps you stuck--and learn how to conquer it Dare to start thinking bigger about your life and your goals Learn how to seek out honest feedback to accomplish big things Embrace the core beliefs you need to overcome different types of fears Discover why our magical idea of "balance" is totally overrated Let go of the guilt once and for all Get ready to get off the sidelines and jump into your own life as you dare to Do It Scared. Praise for Do It Scared: "If you're tired of playing small and are ready to embrace your future, Ruth Soukup offers the actionable steps you need to get started. Do It Scared is a practical guide to identifying your limiting beliefs, overcoming your fears, and creating the life you've dreamed of." --Michael Hyatt, New York Times bestselling author

What would you do today if you were being brave? Courage begets courage. It's a habit. Doing something brave everyday - no matter how small - unlocks new possibilities, opportunities and pathways to thrive in your work, relationships and life. Drawing on her background in business, psychology and coaching, best-selling author Margie Warrell guides you past the fears that keep you from making the changes to create your ideal life. In today's uncertain times, fear can unconsciously direct our lives. Start small, dare big, and begin today to live with greater purpose, courage and success. Originally published in 2015 as Brave, this book has been reviewed and redesigned to become part of the Wiley Be Your Best series - aimed at helping readers acheive professional and personal success.