You know what it's like to be afraid of something, whether it's a thunderstorm, going to the dentist, a stranger at your door, or losing a loved one. Fear is a normal response that warns our bodies to be careful. Anxiety is a fear that deals more with worry and the future than fear of what is there. Whatever the source of fear, it keeps too many people from acting and prevents them from achieving what they want and can achieve.

When fear and anxiety become a pattern in our lives, they become a problem. If a clogged drain in the kitchen sink was a problem, would you ignore it? of course not. You call a plumber or try to fix it yourself. When fear takes its toll on your physical and mental stability and you find yourself avoiding things that might create more fear, don't ignore it. When anxiety becomes a debilitating thing that makes you cringe and get sick, don't try to push it away. There is no surer way to fail than never try. This year, don't let fear kill your hustle until you get started.

The following 4 tips may be your ticket to escape the fears and anxiety disorders in your life.

Step 1: Know what are your fears

Right now, people all over the world are facing fear — real fear. Fear is everywhere, but fear can be overcome, controlled, and even a force for good. Fear exists to keep us safe. It's not inherently bad or good, but a tool we can use to make better decisions. The purpose of fear is not to keep us inactive, but to help us behave in a way that produces the results we need and want. Accept your fears as your guide and let them dictate your actions, but don't control them.

The first step is probably the hardest one, but it is also necessary. You can't get over the fear that hides in the dusty areas of your subconscious mind. You have to face it. When you turn your face to a person, you see that person and understand what he looks like and how he behaves. As you turn to your fear (instead of moving away from it), you will notice things about your fear that you didn't know before. This awareness can help you overcome it.

To help yourself face your fears and anxiety, try keeping a journal for two to three weeks. Note any patterns you notice. Do your hands get clammy and your stomach tightens when you hear the doorbell? Do you experience more anxiety symptoms in the morning or evening? What do you tend to do when your fears arise? Take note of anything that seems important. Translating your fear patterns and symptoms into words can help demystify them. They are no longer so big and insurmountable. Most importantly, knowing your fear will allow you to know how to fight it.

Step 2: Take action, break the fear

We tend to admire people who move quickly, but deliberation, planning, and pacing yourself are also actions. Many successful careers are threatened or destroyed simply by haste. When fear strikes, consider whether the right action might be to analyze the options and make an informed, thoughtful choice, rather than jumping on impulse to what seems right. If you're not facing guns, atrocities that make the news, or impending death, that's a good start. However, that doesn't mean your fears are less real.

But when we're too caught up in fear and unable to act, use your imagination in a positive way. Imagination is a wonderful thing. It gives you strength, creativity, and the ability to think outside the box. Unfortunately, when positive imagination makes you think about negative things, it can be a harmful tool. Your imagination magnifies your fears and makes your situation seem worse than it is. Instead of letting your imagination lead you down the dark corridors of fear, use it deliberately to overcome your fear. The calm you experience in imaginary scenarios can help you move through actual ordeals more peacefully.

Step 3: Focus on your physical behavior

When fear comes, think about what your body or brain is doing. Your fears and anxieties come from a part of your brain that allows emotions to prevail over rational thinking. Try using different parts of your brain when you feel your dreaded symptoms appear. For example, think about numbers. A nurse at the clinic may ask the patient to rate his pain on a scale of 1-10. Use this scale to measure your anxiety. How anxious are you when 1 is completely calm and 10 is your worst symptom? Stop and analyze. You can work to keep this number to a minimum. Try using your breath to lower your fear level.

You need to use your breath to adjust yourself, which is more important than you think. Often, anxiety starts with shortness of breath, and short breaths can cause some negative reactions in your body that can quickly turn into anxiety disorders. The key to overcoming those quick bursts of anxiety is controlling your breathing.

Fortunately, deep breathing is not complicated. Once you realize that you are becoming fearful, stop and focus on your breathing. Take a deep breath, then slowly exhale. Make sure your exhale is longer than your inhale. It's not just a mental trick; deep breathing forces your body to calm down physically.

Step 4: Help yourself through external forces

Think of someone you can always depend on, and you'll find that you've found a way out of your fears. The beauty of this is that it means fear becomes a part of life, not something to be feared and avoided. That means you know you can turn to your friends, partners, colleagues, parents, siblings and say, "Yes, I need to fix this, and I need you to help me." When we start helping others, We feel valued, loved, respected, and many other positive emotions and our bodies produce tons of positive chemicals. Your fears, and your determination to fight them, also help others. Now that's cool, right?

Courage isn't standing up and smiling no matter what you endure. It's about finding a way to emotionally process your fears so that you can move on. It might feel crazy to do what you love, but it can be an effective way to help you find solutions to your fears in your life. Talking to an advisor is an excellent way to deal with fear and anxiety. Experienced advisorscan provide real help with your fears and anxiety issues.