Last summer, I faced my fear of heights by doing a high ropes course. This past weekend I faced my fears of deep water by taking surf lessons. Both experiences were life-changing for me. Instead of being limited by my fears, I became invigorated and more free by facing them, head on. I also had fun while doing it!
There was some prep work for me. Last year I used visualizations a lot in the week before climbing to “see” myself successfully stepping and zipping. The experience was exhilarating and my most feared part, the zips, were also the most fun! My hunger and need for a meal was what lead me to leave…something I hadn’t prepared for!
With the deep water fear, I used EFT tapping more than the visualizations, at least at first. Once I tapped away the bulk of the fear, I was able to use the visualization strategies.
Surfing was also more fun than scary for me. In fact, I’m going back for round 2 in a few weeks when my schedule frees up. A friend even wants to go, as she’s been inspired by my tackling my fear of deep water. Hoping she’s receptive to trying the tapping.
In both instances I was in a somewhat controlled environment. A surf board is a flotation device and there was an instructor there to guide and help me if I had run into trouble. The high ropes course had harnesses and safety features, also with help if I needed it. So while I was facing my fears, I was doing so in a way that helped me to feel somewhat safe.
What are some fears that you have?
What are some fun ways you can face them and free yourself from their grip and enjoy new experiences?
Your confidence and self-respect will thank you!
Namaste
PS It might be helpful to come up with a reasonable goal for yourself. For instance, my main goal with the surfing was to get over my fear of deep water. If I rode in on a wave or two, that was icing on the cake. So let’s just say my next surfing lessons will have a higher bar! 😉
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Go girl! So proud of you Tiffany, facing two huge fears. I nearly drowned as a little girl so it was a big deal for me to learn to swim as an adult. Now I love the water. So glad you had fun too. Hugs xx
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So glad to hear you overcame your fears too! That’s so awesome and empowering!
Thank you, Miriam, for the support! I’m hoping this will help others too! ❤️
I’ve also created a “fear bucket list,” things that scare me that I want to overcome. SCUBA may be next!
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Whoah, good for you! Scuba diving was what lead me to learn to swim. When I met my husband, years ago, he was heavily into scuba diving and always in the water. I remember thinking, if I want to stay with this man I have to overcome my fears and learn to swim.
A fear bucket list is a great idea. Go for it. xx 🙂
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Oh, wow! I love that you chose love over your fears. Such amazing inspiration!!!
Am going to see my master diver friends today. Have a feeling I may be sitting at the bottom of a pool w them by day’s end ❤️
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Oh wow, that’s so great. Look forward to hearing how it goes. 💙
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Yeah, we didn’t break out the gear. Though I did tell them I’d like to learn 🙂
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Well, I hope it happens. I’ve never done it. Personally, I’ll stick to snorkelling. That was enough out of my comfort zone 🙂
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I understand! A friend asked me yesterday about skydiving… I’m going to need to work up to that. Literally and figuratively xx
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Good luck with that one. For me, I don’t see the need to jump out of a perfectly good plane. 😏 Xx
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I know! That’s been my motto, too! Yet, I am also intrigued. Which thought will win?! Guess time will tell
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Hmm, I’ll be curious to see what you do. Even the fact that you’re considering it makes you braver than me!
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I’ll keep you posted! Literally ❤️
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Awesome.
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And thank you! Xx
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Well done Tiffany, breaking the beasts back 😀 ❤
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Thank you, Mark! Making my way around the track. SCUBA may be next in order! ❤️🤯
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Congrats Tiffany, on your courage. I just discovered this great post after just writing my own about facing fear. I too have a fear of heights–and claustrophobia–and flying. But I have worked hard to overcome them. Come visit and we can share progress notes.
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Thank you for sharing, Evelyn & congratulations on your courage! I’ll check out your site. Thank you!
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