7 ways to fight your fears

Do not let the Boogey man beat you

John Halstead
3 min readApr 22, 2022
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Whatever it is that scares you, here are 7 ways to help you cope with your day-to-day fears and anxieties. (NHS,2021)

1. Take time out

When you are in the grips of fear it is impossible to think clearly. Take some time out to relax before making any decisions.

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2. Breathe through panic

Take slow deep breaths. If you do not breathe diapragmically now is the time to learn. Essentially breathe so that the air is pulled down into your diaphragm. Your stomach should get larger as you inhale and smaller as you exhale. This will bring lots of oxygen to your body.

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3. Face your fears

Avoidance breeds avoidance. Face your fears as soon as you can. If you have a phobia or an anxiety disorder check with a doctor first. The idea is that when you face the fear you start to get used to it and then the fear fades. Also, much of fear…

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John Halstead

I grew up in New York, lived in Vermont for a decade, and then moved to Texas for twenty years. I am currently a school teacher a blogger and a podcaster.