Does it elicit feelings of fear for you that may manifest as paralyzation or even self-sabotage?
| Let's take five minutes to see this week in a new light. | | | Though wanting to achieve success may seem like a default mode, it isn't always viewed as desirable. For some, the idea of finding success—or the consequences of that success—can instead elicit feelings of fear. This fear can manifest as paralyzation or even acts of self-sabotage, both of which can impact your life and relationships. | | | The fear of success involves being afraid of achievement, often to the point that people will sabotage themselves.” | | For those who are naturally driven, it may sound odd to "fear success." However, there are some very understandable reasons why someone may be wary about finding success, such as:
- Experiencing failure or rejection if you try something and it doesn't work out
- Not wanting to be in the spotlight if you do find success
- Feeling anxious about acquiring new responsibilities or promotions
- Worrying about leaving others behind as you climb higher rungs
- Experiencing guilt over outperforming your peers, partner, or family
- Feeling a sense of "imposter syndrome"—like you're unworthy of success
- Fearing comments from naysayers
- Worrying about experiencing other social problems as the result of success
| Fear of success can show up in different ways, and the signs aren't always evident. Common signs include:
- Avoiding goal-setting
- Feeling anxiety or discomfort when discussing "next steps"
- Perfectionism, a form of self-sabotage where you can't or won't move forward unless everything is perfect (which it rarely, if ever, is)
- Procrastination, which often translates to subpar work
- Giving up on goals before you allow yourself a chance to meet them
- Self-handicapping, which involves destructive behavior that minimizes your ability to find success
| | Ways to Stay Positive This Week | | | Ways to Nurture Your Mind and Body | This week, take 15 minutes to identify reasons why you might have held yourself back in the past or ways in which you're currently doing so. What fear drives this resistance? Instead of focusing on the negative, think about positive outcomes. What good can come from working toward a specific goal in your life? | -
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