You have BIG goals! Maybe you want to impact the Glens Falls and Queensbury region - or all of Warren County. Right from your office you could even impact the world!
Is a fear of making mistakes holding you back? You’re not alone. Fear is meant to protect us from danger. But it can also get in the way of our goals.
No one can reduce fear completely, but you can learn not to let it hold you back. Use these tips to make fear work for you instead of against you.
1. Give it a name.
We don’t like to admit our fears. But often, acknowledging our fear is worse than the fear itself. All entrepreneurs experience fear and once we give it a name we take away its power. The fear dissipates and we can see opportunities more clearly. So next time fear is keeping you from stepping out of your comfort zone, label it and ask “what is the worst - and best that can happen?”
2. Use it as a guide.
Recognize that some things are out of your control and be willing to act through fear. Embrace failure as an inevitable part of the learning process to help us learn and grow.
Sure, it feels uncomfortable, but you can use fear to guide you toward success. Once you decide that fear won’t hold you back anymore examine the situation based on facts, not fearful assumptions. And then use them to prepare for success
3. You don’t have to go it alone!
Fear can hold us hostage. If you work from home alone, it's more important than ever to spend time around others where advice and encouragement flow freely.
We are not alone in our fears. So surround yourself with people to push you beyond your fears - and your acts of courage will inspire them, too!
You have BIG goals!
You need to move past fear and self-doubt so you can do the things you really want to do!
Entrepreneurship demands that we move past our fear. Mistakes and failures are going to happen - welcome them as part of the process. Acknowledge the fear and push through it. Instead of going it alone, engage in a community of like-minded people to receive and give support.
At WorkSmart we know that being an entrepreneur isn’t easy. That’s why we provide a comfortable workspace where you can connect with other professionals throughout your workday. You don't have to wait for scheduled meetings - you can connect over coffee and get back to enjoying those watercooler moments.
