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Emotion – Scared
While the fear of being scared is often associated with negative feelings, it can play a positive role in our lives by enhancing experiences, promoting growth, and ensuring safety. Here are a few reasons why fear might be seen in a positive light:
Survival Mechanism: The fear associated with being scared helps protect us from danger. It triggers the fight-or-flight response, preparing the body to either confront or escape from a threat. This response can keep us safe in potentially harmful situations.
Excitement and Adrenaline: In controlled environments, like watching a horror movie, riding a roller coaster, or participating in extreme sports, the sensation of being scared can be thrilling. The adrenaline rush associated with fear can create a sense of excitement and euphoria, making the experience enjoyable.
Personal Growth and Increased Confidence: Facing and overcoming fears can lead to personal growth and increased confidence. When people confront things that scare them, they often find themselves stronger and more resilient afterward.
Bonding and Social Connections: Shared experiences of fear, such as watching a scary movie with friends or going through a challenging situation together, can create bonding, social connections, and camaraderie. These shared experiences can strengthen relationships and create lasting memories.
Heightened Awareness and Focus: Fear can heighten awareness and focus, making people more attentive to their surroundings and potential dangers. This heightened state of awareness can be useful in navigating complex or challenging situations. Fear accelerates our learning and awareness. Personal Reflection: I am scared of heights, but I have pushed myself to try and overcome my fears by walking the three peaks. Yes, there was anxiety, and yes, there were tears, but I did it. In a business situation, I have been scared when having to have a difficult conversation, but in all cases, the imagined fear is never as bad as the reality. It is what has built my resilience and allowed me to take opportunities that have been given to me. My advice to anyone would be, you are better to do it scared than not at all!
Emotion – Confident
Confidence is a positive emotion and is a sense of self-assurance and belief in our abilities. It can be beneficial in various situations:
Professional Settings: It can help in job interviews, presentations, and leadership roles, fostering trust and respect from colleagues and superiors.
Personal Relationships: Confidence can improve communication, resolve conflicts effectively, and build stronger connections with others.
Decision Making: Confidence helps make decisions quickly and efficiently, reducing indecisiveness and hesitation.
Learning and Growth: The right mindset encourages taking risks, trying new things, and learning from failures.
Public Speaking: Confidence is crucial for effectively conveying messages and engaging an audience.
Sports and Competitions: Competitors perform better when they believe in their skills and maintain a confident attitude.
Self-Care and Mental Health: Confidence contributes to a positive self-image and overall mental well-being, reducing anxiety and stress.
Negotiations: Confidence is key in negotiating better deals, salaries, and terms, as it demonstrates assertiveness and competence.
However, it's important to balance confidence with humility and self-awareness to avoid stepping over that fine line between confidence and arrogance!
Personal Reflection
I have felt most confident in situations where I feel either knowledgeable or have great supportive relationships. Most times I have felt a lack of confidence, it has been because I have developed a limited belief about a capability and have allowed others’ opinions to affect me.
I try to maintain a balance between confidence and self-awareness by being true to myself and others. It fits well with my value of trust, which builds confidence.
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