Facing fears is not an easy part of personal growth, but it is possible, and the more times you do it, the better you get at it!

Here are a few tips we've used or read about that can help you face your fears.

Start by acknowledging your fear and how facing your fears can help you conquer them! Writing down your fears is a powerful way to confront them and take action. Start Small! Use Positive Affirmations and Visualizations to help you retrain your brain and fight against negative thought patterns. Take Common Sense Precautions! Facing Your Fears and making wise decisions are not mutually exclusive. That is to say, you don't have to do stupid things to face your fears. You may need to get help from a professional - especially when dealing with severe phobias to help you gain perspective. Be gentle with yourself and others. Humans need to feel connected to others to survive and thrive. Parents - this is an important lesson to teach your children. It is essential not to take a child's power away and force them to confront their fears in a traumatic way. You can support them by consistently having the attitude that safe, gentle, loving acknowledgment and exposure will help your child overcome their fears in a healthy way.