Healthy Ways to Handle Fear and Uncertainty

Life never promises to be predictable, so what can we do when the unthinkable happens? Do we curl up and wait for the scary things to end, or is there a better, healthier way? If you have a pulse, this is an issue you are going to deal with. We hope you are ready to flex your Sparkle Skills muscles, because today, Michelle and Nicole are on a mission to help you fight through fear without burning out or running away.

In today’s episode, Nicole and Michelle will describe their best tools for handling fear and uncertainty. The truth is that fear does not have to be your enemy. Sometimes, it is your ally and your teacher. When you gain clarity over where your fear is coming from, you can use it in a healthy, empowering way! We can’t wait to share what we’ve learned about fear as a teacher with you.

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Show Notes

• Why we need to talk about fear. #00:01:00#
• Discover all about the four fears: Natural, Useful, Destructive, and Limiting #00:03:00#
• The fears that might be helpful for us. #00:07:30#
• There is an unhealthy way to face your fear. #00:12:00#
• Hear our best ways of recognizing fear for what it is #00:17:00#
• When fear has been a teacher. #00:22:00#

 

Resources

Private Coaching- Work 1:1 with Nicole

Private Coaching – Work 1:1 with Michelle

Join our private Facebook group: When In Doubt, Sparkle That Shit Out

Sparkle School Resources https://thesparklehour.com/sparkle-school/

 

Quotes and Shareables

“If you have a pulse, fear and uncertainty is an issue for you.” –Nicole

 

Combating fear is one of your top skills that you need to master.

 

Fear takes on many forms.

 

Our brain is wired for survival. Our responses around fear keeps us alive.

 

Don’t be afraid of Natural Fear. It keeps you alive.

 

“Fear can be useful because it tells me, ‘It’s useful for me to not get into that situation again because it has hurt me in the past.’” –Michelle

 

“Destructive fear is a liar in our heads.” -Nicole

 

“If I’m hurting you, I’m also hurting me.” –Michelle

 

Clarity is key, and knowledge is power.

 

Fear and excitement produce the same exact bodily sensations.

You can be allied with fear. It doesn’t have to be your oppressor.