Fear is loud.
It doesn’t whisper, it shouts.
It jumps the queue. It grabs the mic at every opportunity.
Fear wants to go first—and if we’re not careful, it gets the final word too.
But here’s the truth I coach people through every single day:
Fear might speak first, but it doesn’t get to narrate your story.
Not unless you hand over the pen.
So, what is the opposite of fear?
It’s not just bravery.
It’s not pretending everything’s fine.
It’s not faking it until you make it.
It’s self-trust.
Radical, unshakeable, inner-confidence that says:
“I might not know exactly how this ends… but I trust myself to handle it.”
Because fear will try to convince you:
- You’re not ready.
- You’re not good enough.
- You’ll fail.
- People will laugh.
- You’ll mess it up.
And you? You’ll believe it—until you decide not to.
Face It (Yes, That Thing)
There’s something in your life right now you’ve been avoiding.
You know what I’m talking about. That conversation. That decision. That action step. That dream.
We often wait for the fear to disappear before we act.
But the fear won’t disappear—until you act.
In coaching, we call this aligned action—doing the thing because it’s who you want to be, not waiting to feel 100% sure.
And guess what?
When you stop avoiding it—when you move into it—you just might discover it was never as terrifying as fear painted it to be.
In fact, it might just be the door that leads you exactly where you’ve always wanted to go.
Four Tips to Stop Letting Fear Drive
If fear’s been in the driver’s seat, here’s how to take back the wheel:
Catch the Thought Before It Becomes a Truth
When you hear “I’m not ready” or “I’ll mess this up,” stop. Ask yourself: “Is this fear… or fact?”
Challenge it like the bold superstar you are.
Trust Yourself with One Small Step
You don’t need to climb the whole mountain. Just take one step that proves to yourself: I show up for me.
Momentum builds confidence.
Get Out of Your Head (And Into Your Life)
Write it down. Say it out loud. Share it with someone you trust.
Fear thrives in isolation. Truth thrives in connection.
Reframe the Avoidance
That thing you’ve been avoiding? It’s probably the thing that matters most.
What if it’s not your obstacle—but your opportunity?
When Fear Doesn’t Run the Show…
…you stop waiting and start living.
You stop overthinking and start doing.
You stop pleasing everyone else and start choosing you.
That’s when life gets fabulous.
Tune in to Fearless and Fabulous Episode 3
This week’s podcast episode is live!
“The Opposite of Fear” dives deeper into this juicy topic with real talk, mindset shifts, and a few truth bombs that might shake up your soul—in the best possible way.
Listen to the latest episode now on Spotify – Season 2/Episode 3: The Opposite of Fear
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You’ll get to find out if having a coach is for you, how I can help you get out of your own head and if you take the step you’ll get practical tools, mindset shifts, and a no-pressure space to explore what you really want—and how to get there without fear calling the shots.
Fear might speak first.
But your powerful, grounded, fabulous self gets the final say.
It’s your story. Let’s write it your way…
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