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What Am I Afraid Of?

Fears. Is there anything that holds us back in all of our life choices more than our fears? It is so easy for me to see this in my friends and in other people—standing back at my comfortable distance, I can easily see how they are feeling stuck, or making poor decisions, or not moving ahead with key decisions—all because they are letting fear rule the day. But when it comes to my own life and decisions—particularly those that affect my home business—why is that I don’t always see the role that fear plays in holding me back? What are … Continue reading →

How We Contribute to Our Children’s Fears

When I started out on the road of parenting, I was determined I was going to do everything right (I was young, and still quite convinced I could do such a thing if I put my mind to it)–I was going to be pleasant and patient and never threaten or lose my temper with my children. As the young mother of preschoolers, I used to joke when they were being particularly challenging that I was “going to send them down to the minors”–my playful reference to sending them down to the minor leagues until things improved and they could come … Continue reading →

Is Fear Holding You Back? How to Work With Your Fears

Fear is a strong motivator for all of us. I once heard someone say that all human interactions are motivated by two emotions: fear and love. While I don’t know if that is true or not, it certainly is something to ponder. And, when it comes to operating a business–especially a home-based business where we might not having others spurring us on–I think fear can be a real issue for us to wrestle with. I think the first, and most important step in confronting and learning to work with our fears, is learning to recognize how fear presents itself for … Continue reading →

Chasing Away Monster Fears

“There’s a monster under my bed,” is a phrase that parents often hear from their young child. But how seriously should parents take this fear. Dr. Richard Sherman, a clinical psychologist in Los Angeles says, “Monster fear is real. This is a very common problem among children between the ages 3 and 6.” Children in this age group have very active imaginations. Along with imaginary friends and play they often create imaginary monsters that seem real to them. Distinguishing between imagination and reality can be difficult. Dr. Sherman advises, “Parents need to take these concerns seriously rather than simply telling … Continue reading →