Overcome Fear and Build Confidence | Dr. Henry Cloud

In this video, Dr. Cloud addresses the topic of overcoming fear and building confidence. He acknowledges that fear can make life feel smaller and dreams seem further away. Dr. Cloud suggests reframing negative language around fear and taking small steps towards what one fears. He emphasizes that confidence comes from taking action and experiencing success, not from possessing innate abilities. Dr. Cloud provides the example of learning to walk as a toddler, where confidence is built through repeated attempts and positive outcomes. He also discusses the importance of retraining the mind and body to interpret adrenaline rushes as excitement rather than fear. Overall, Dr. Cloud offers practical advice for overcoming fear and building confidence through gradual exposure and a shift in mindset.
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[@barbarawillobee5706]

At times it takes baby steps. I educate my clients/ patients that most anxiety comes from fear which is living in the future/the unknown. When we live in the past ( mistakes, etc) we are typically in a depressed state of mind. Living right in the 'middle', in the present- we are usually CONTENT. Dr. Cloud is exactly right!!!! 😊

[@rijd2304]

I had to learn to see fear as a teacher and friend, not an enemy. We're taught to be fearless, but that's taking away a teacher and coach. I remember that mindfulness book called 30 Days to Overcome Fear of Rejection by Harper Daniels being helpful.

[@Becoming2ndBirth]

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[@victoryamartin9773]

I have a huge fear of being screamed at by adults with accompanying rage and threats of punishment over a prolonged period of time. When it starts, I freeze and cannot escape. The last time lasted 3 nights and took me 6 1/2 months to begin to calm down from the trauma. I would like to learn a healthier response, so I need to get past this fear of being killed when the screaming starts. Is this fear abnormal?

[@janeh5949]

Pray God’s Word every moment that you can during the day and night no matter what’s happening around you -it’s God’s word: “You have not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind” 2 Timothy 1:7 this is the power of Holy Spirit that will get you through this. When we are weak, he is strong. I will not fear the terror of night, no the arrow that flies by day nor the pestilence Stokes in the darkness nor the plague that destroys at midday” Psalm 91

[@janeh5949]

Pray God’s Word every moment that you can during the day and night no matter what’s happening around you -it’s God’s word: “You have not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind” 2 Timothy 1:7 this is the power of Holy Spirit that will get you through this. When we are weak, he is strong. I will not fear the terror of night, no the arrow that flies by day nor the pestilence Stokes in the darkness nor the plague that destroys at midday” Psalm 91

[@jeannettegilson3101]

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