Comments on: Overcoming Fear http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/04/18/overcoming-fear/ Helping you find your purpose and navigate your quarter-life crisis in style Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:53:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Zandria http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/04/18/overcoming-fear/#comment-521 Zandria Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:34:47 +0000 http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/04/18/overcoming-fear/#comment-521 As you probably already know, I love hearing about people overcoming their fears. You've certainly had a wide range of experiences in your life, and I'm sure you wouldn't take ANY of them back -- they've made you who you are today. :) As you probably already know, I love hearing about people overcoming their fears. You’ve certainly had a wide range of experiences in your life, and I’m sure you wouldn’t take ANY of them back — they’ve made you who you are today. :)

]]> By: Judi http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/04/18/overcoming-fear/#comment-519 Judi Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:08:38 +0000 http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/04/18/overcoming-fear/#comment-519 Congratulations on declaring yourself a writer. I too feel the same way since I started blogging...and I too am turning my original blog into a book...that is if I ever get the time to sit down and do my editing...but it is exciting to think about really considering myself a writer. You have to read my post about being among the literary at a recent writers' conference...I had the same feeling as you describe...the same dreams...and it did feel great. Judi aboomerslifeafter50.blogspot.com ayearto50.blogspot.com Congratulations on declaring yourself a writer. I too feel the same way since I started blogging…and I too am turning my original blog into a book…that is if I ever get the time to sit down and do my editing…but it is exciting to think about really considering myself a writer. You have to read my post about being among the literary at a recent writers’ conference…I had the same feeling as you describe…the same dreams…and it did feel great.

Judi
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]]> By: Sister Sassy http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/04/18/overcoming-fear/#comment-514 Sister Sassy Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:07:07 +0000 http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/04/18/overcoming-fear/#comment-514 Wear it DECLARE IT!! It is hard announcing that you are something when its so common for people to want to keep you back from it, or burst your bubble, or rain on your parade. YOU ARE A WRITER :) Great, isn't??? Wear it DECLARE IT!! It is hard announcing that you are something when its so common for people to want to keep you back from it, or burst your bubble, or rain on your parade.

YOU ARE A WRITER :) Great, isn’t???

]]> By: Aleta http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/04/18/overcoming-fear/#comment-510 Aleta Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:58:57 +0000 http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/04/18/overcoming-fear/#comment-510 Thank you, Jen, for the response. I'm amazed by the things you have accomplished and pushed yourself through and what's more, that the scariest thing was to ~ pursue what makes you happy. That's an eye opener. You're right though, it's not the idea of what makes you happy, it's the idea of failure in something that you want to do that brings on the fear. How many people are happy and fulfilled with their jobs? Are we where we want to be and can we take the steps to get there for the sense of satisfaction and joy? I appreciate your honesty and thoroughly enjoyed reading the response! Perfect subject ~ Overcoming Fear ~ Kudos to you! Thank you, Jen, for the response. I’m amazed by the things you have accomplished and pushed yourself through and what’s more, that the scariest thing was to ~ pursue what makes you happy.

That’s an eye opener. You’re right though, it’s not the idea of what makes you happy, it’s the idea of failure in something that you want to do that brings on the fear.

How many people are happy and fulfilled with their jobs? Are we where we want to be and can we take the steps to get there for the sense of satisfaction and joy?

I appreciate your honesty and thoroughly enjoyed reading the response! Perfect subject ~ Overcoming Fear ~ Kudos to you!

]]> By: Bertie ranger http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/04/18/overcoming-fear/#comment-509 Bertie ranger Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:44:22 +0000 http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/04/18/overcoming-fear/#comment-509 Thanks for sharing! This post totally rocks- and yes YOU ARE A WRITER:) Thanks for sharing! This post totally rocks- and yes YOU ARE A WRITER:)

]]> By: Leah http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/04/18/overcoming-fear/#comment-508 Leah Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:11:53 +0000 http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/04/18/overcoming-fear/#comment-508 Why is it always so hard for us to announce our biggest dreams? I dabbled in a multi level marketing business a few years ago. Being young and naive, I didn't really know the stigma attached to these businesses when I started telling people about it. The strange looks sunk in quickly, and of course, the inevitable sheepish, "Oh, I'm not doing that anymore" was painful. So, when I decided I wanted to be a coach, those "you're doing something weird and not normal" feelings crept back up, and I still have such a hard time telling people I know about my pursuits. It's almost like I wanted to keep it a secret until I had a thriving business, but that's not practical either. I started with my own family, who was supportive, and then some close friends. I waited until I was certified to tell my husband's family. I am getting pretty good support from them now, too. Now I've been sharing with more casual acquaintances, and that's just as scary. But the more people I tell, the easier it becomes, so I just continue to put myself out there. The good difference between this and the mlm is that I'm not actually soliciting business from people when I tell them about what I'm doing now. One of the best fear relievers is when people tell me that my husband told them about what I'm up to. His belief and support is like a total confidence boost. Great post! Sorry for babbling; it does feel good to announce that you are afraid to announce your deepest passion. As always, great post! Why is it always so hard for us to announce our biggest dreams?

I dabbled in a multi level marketing business a few years ago. Being young and naive, I didn’t really know the stigma attached to these businesses when I started telling people about it. The strange looks sunk in quickly, and of course, the inevitable sheepish, “Oh, I’m not doing that anymore” was painful.

So, when I decided I wanted to be a coach, those “you’re doing something weird and not normal” feelings crept back up, and I still have such a hard time telling people I know about my pursuits. It’s almost like I wanted to keep it a secret until I had a thriving business, but that’s not practical either. I started with my own family, who was supportive, and then some close friends. I waited until I was certified to tell my husband’s family. I am getting pretty good support from them now, too. Now I’ve been sharing with more casual acquaintances, and that’s just as scary. But the more people I tell, the easier it becomes, so I just continue to put myself out there. The good difference between this and the mlm is that I’m not actually soliciting business from people when I tell them about what I’m doing now.

One of the best fear relievers is when people tell me that my husband told them about what I’m up to. His belief and support is like a total confidence boost.

Great post! Sorry for babbling; it does feel good to announce that you are afraid to announce your deepest passion. As always, great post!

]]> By: Cynthia http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/04/18/overcoming-fear/#comment-507 Cynthia Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:49:03 +0000 http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/04/18/overcoming-fear/#comment-507 This post REALLY struck a chord with me. Wonderful, excellent post and very inspiring. Thank You. :) This post REALLY struck a chord with me.

Wonderful, excellent post and very inspiring.

Thank You. :)

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