ExcerptQuiz: How Well Do You Handle Fear?Fear keeps us from taking risks that might enrich our life or holds us back from doing some things we need to do. Do we experience new and exciting vistas? Get involved with that person or group? Accomplish something really great? Fear says, “Not on your life.” To discover the role fear plays in your life, complete the following Thriving quiz. True or False Set 1 1. My self-talk is filled with can’ts, shouldn’ts and ought-tos. 2. I never talk about my fears. If I do, people will think I’m stupid or weak. 3. I often find myself thinking about bad things that might happen in the future. 4. I feel trapped in or avoid social situations where it might be difficult to escape if I wanted to, such as in a crowd or on the highway. 5. I tend to need approval from family or peers before going after dreams and goals. |