“He who fears something gives it power over him.”
Moorish Proverb

“Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.”
Marie Curie

“You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do.”
Eleanor Roosevelt

“Courage is doing what you are afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you’re scared.”
Edward Rickenbacker

These are all quotes which David Tolin uses in describing how we can take control of our own anxiety and fears. He draws heavily on research and provides clear steps to identifying and mastering fear, whether it is mild, moderate or severe. It is impossible to master fear through avoidance. If we are to master our fears, we have to walk into the lion’s den—we have to face it. We don’t have to do that all at one time, however. It can be done gradually and carefully, so that you are able to develop coping skills in a step-by-step fashion. Fear doesn’t have to dominate your life. By understanding and preparing for that which you fear most, you can learn to prevent and overcome it.

If you would like to read more about this, Please see:

“Face Your Fears: A Proven Plan to Beat Anxiety, Panic, Phobias and Obsessions” by David Tolin