Challenge Your Fears

In the past, women weren’t allowed to participate in certain activities that were reserved for men. However, over the years, many things have changed. For example, more and more women are now participating in extreme sports.

We are often capable of achieving far more than we believe.

Each of us has untapped potential and strengths that can surprise us when we push our boundaries.

Challenging your fears doesn’t necessarily mean you have to take extreme risks, like jumping off a cliff or engaging in activities that are conventionally deemed dangerous. Instead, it can involve taking smaller, more manageable steps outside your comfort zone. This could mean speaking up in a meeting, trying a new hobby, or even having a difficult conversation.

These incremental challenges can help build your confidence and reveal just how resilient and capable you truly are. Embracing these growth opportunities allows you to discover new facets of yourself and expand your horizons in ways you may never have imagined.

For some people, this means going out to the store on their own or simply going out of bed every day. This might be due to anxiety, severe panic attacks, depression or something else that kept them in some sort of a safe bubble. For people with ADHD sitting still can be a challenge, or remaining silent after already saying a bunch of unnecessary things in the rush of impulsivity.

For others, it means learning to walk again, because they weren’t able due to an injury or disease. This list goes on and on.

For some people, this might be opening up and being truly honest with their friends, relatives, or some other people. Or cry in front of others.
Even talking to a therapist can be way out of the comfort zone for many.

Sometimes the humble apology takes quite a lot of effort too. This can be a tough challenge, but worth doing it.

Unspoken words can sometimes hurt much more than the spoken ones.

Before you challenge yourself, don’t forget to listen to your body. It’s good to be open to some professional advice too if needed.

There is also a short inspiring video in the sidebar, about the woman who made her first wingsuit-base jump ever. Feel free to watch it if you’re more into the extremes.

What was your toughest challenge in life?

Further reading:
– How to Know When to Listen to Fear and When to Challenge It
– How to overcome different types of fear
– Sex differences in sensation-seeking: a meta-analysis