Lessons
I used to fear failure so much that I avoided trying new things. Eventually, I realized that mistakes were lessons, not disasters. Taking small risks helped me build confidence. What’s…
I graduated college after a severe traumatic brain injury.
By Gentle Witch
Graduated college with a double major
Former federal government employee
I used to fear failure so much that I avoided trying new things. Eventually, I realized that mistakes were lessons, not disasters. Taking small risks helped me build confidence. What’s…
I used to fear failure so much that I avoided trying new things. Eventually, I realized that mistakes were lessons, not disasters. Taking small risks helped me build confidence. What’s…
I was afraid of joining a club where I knew nobody. I was embarrassed to look lonely and foolish. However, taking that first step introduced me to some great friends.…
I used to fear asking for directions because I didn’t want to look lost. I was still worried about what other people thought of me. Eventually, I realized most people…
For years, I was afraid of trying spicy food. Then I started with mild dishes and slowly worked my way up. Now I enjoy flavors I never thought I would.…
I used to be afraid of attending weddings where I didn’t know many people. I overcame that fear by focusing on meeting just one new person at a time. What’s…
One fear I overcame was ordering food over the phone. It sounds simple now, but I used to rehearse what I wanted to say beforehand. The more I did it,…
I used to be scared of interviews. Being judged by someone seeking an employee was the worst, especially because I feared rejection as well. Practice interviews and preparation assisted me…
I used to fear uncertainty. Learning to focus on what I could control helped me handle the unknown with less anxiety. What’s a fear you’ve overcome — and how did…
I was afraid of exercising in public because I felt self-conscious. Joining a beginner-friendly class in an exercise I was interested in – yoga – assisted me in gaining the…