Fear is a natural response to uncertainty or challenges, but it doesn't have to control you.  Whether it be a personal or business issue there are ways of handling fear that allow you to move forward. The key word in that last sentence is "move", as inaction is the best friend of fear. So, what do you do if you are doing something for the first time? 

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"Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness, it’s a sign of strength."  – Barack Obama

When you are attempting something new, you don't know what you don't know.  So, if you don't seek some sort of instruction or assistance the outcome could be anything other than what you wanted.  If someone gave you all the ingredients to bake a cake but didn't tell you the proportions or sequence, you might just stop not having any idea what to do first.  That's why everything comes with instructions, except humans, we have no instruction manual.

Today's Coaching Challenge

How does fear influence your decision to seek assistance or to avoid taking action, and what steps can you take to change that response?

It's perfectly normal to have apprehension when attempting something new, just don't let that stop you from trying.  With a world of information at your fingertips there is always a source of instruction even when you are afraid to ask someone else.

Action to take

Searching on Google or YouTube may be a great way to get some basic information.  With that in hand, you may be able to complete your task or have a better idea of what additional help is needed. 

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