#Fear There was a time I felt I was an expert in fear. Not because I had studied the topic extensively, but because Fear was such a constant companion that I got to know him all too well. Sometimes he would drop by for a brief visit and other times he would stay for years. Then one day I read an acronym I would never forget. F.E.A.R.= False Evidence Appearing Real. That was a game-changer for me. I took a long hard look at Fear and decided that the majority of the time

#overwhelmed #fear Everyone has situations in life that feel overwhelming and all kinds of situations can make us feel overwhelmed. Too many tasks to get done. Too many burdens to carry. Too many people depending on us. Doesn't matter what it is, the feeling of overwhelm is scary. And that "scary place" can put us into a state of fear. Fear of the unknown, (see Arrow Tip #6 ), fear that things won't turn out the way we want them to, fear of not knowing what to do. What