Ep 105 How I overcame my driver’s anxiety + a step by step approach to face your fears
Release Date: 07/25/2023
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info_outlineWhen I shared a video of me cruising in my car, jamming to music, and expressing how thankful I am that I faced my fear of driving and am now able to relax and enjoy the ride - I did not expect to have people asking me how I overcame my fear of driving!
Apparently driver’s anxiety is more common than I thought.
So I’m sharing with you the step by step approach I took to overcome this fear. But really, this approach works for overcoming ANY fear that’s holding you back.
If you have fears that hold you back from…
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Making peace with food
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Healing your body image
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Building the business of your dreams
(just a few you may resonate with but it can really be applied to any fear you have!)
Then this episode is the one you want to listen to as I break down for you how to face your fears in a way that works and take action toward the life you want to live, even when it scares you!
In this episode we cover:
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Understanding your anxiety and fear
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How to motivate yourself to overcome your fears
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Reducing the perceived risk your brain senses.
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Why avoidance makes your fears worse
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A doable starting point that keeps you from getting overwhelmed or freaking out
Rachel’s Resources:
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