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Practice: Face fear

Practice: Face fear

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Practice: Face fear

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- This practice is to help you face your fear and grow courage. Find a quiet space and shut off any distractions. Sit comfortably, spine straight, shoulders relaxed, feet on the floor. Close your eyes or soften your gaze. Inhale through your nose and then exhale through the mouth. Now start to deepen your breath. Breathe in. (inhales) Two, three, four. Breathe out. Two, three, four. (inhales) Breathe in. Two, three, four. Breathe out. Two, three, four. Now, you can breathe normally. Bring to mind a situation where you're currently experiencing some fear. Notice without any judgment, what thoughts are coming up for you. You may choose to label those thoughts. You're noticing how your mind and body experiences fear. Notice the thoughts about the situation and label them. See if you can notice the source of the fear. In this situation does your mind fear failure? Does it fear disapproval? Being judged or rejected by others? You may feel the fear in your body. That's totally normal. See…

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