I have managed to sneak this one in with only a couple of days left in the month as I took some of my own advice. That is to “Rejuvenate”, which took place on the ski fields of Queenstown, New Zealand.

On my quest (or obsession) to find out what are the key factors in achieving peak performance I am constantly reminded that our thoughts are number one in what I like to call the “health hierarchy”.

With somewhere in the vicinity of 50,000 thoughts per day we all have a lot going on in our heads. Of theses 50,000 only about 30% are conscious thoughts, while the other 70% are subconscious thoughts. Our subconscious is the internal chit chat that goes on between our ears.

In this issue I want to have a look at FEAR’s, explore why they have such a large impact on our performance and some ideas on how we can overcome them.

1. Time machines don’t exist

While events from the past may affect our subconscious thoughts, we often fear what is going to happen in the future. By living in the present we can better maintain control of our thoughts and fears. Have a systematic approach to what you are trying to achieve and have faith in the process, rather than blindly going through it.

2. Rule your subconscious

You may work for someone else but only you are the CEO of your thoughts. When fear strikes, take a minute to consider why the fear is present before acting, or even worse, letting the fear win and not acting at all. Remember, without action you can’t move forward. This tip requires practice, especially when the pressure is on.

3. Get lost

Ever wondered why kids seem fearless? Because, they don’t fear getting lost (or the unexpected), in fact they look for it. Growing up I used to take off into the bush near my house for the whole day excited about what I may find. As adults, we often fear the unknown consequences. Try leaving the GPS at home, or get off the tourist trail on your next holiday and truly get lost for a while. You will learn not to fear the unknown, you may even find some buried treasure (oops, slipped back into my childhood).

4. Get a long D4DR

D4DR is the gene responsible for the feeling of pleasure. This gene is provoked by many things, one being adrenaline adventures (i.e., scarring the life out of yourself). Some of us have a longer D4DR gene then others. Try something crazy like bungee jumping or anaconda hunting (whatever scares you most) twice a year to know you can conquer fears. By getting out of your comfort zone not only will you have a great time, you will be able to put day to day fears at home or the office in perspective.

5. Understand and conquer

People fear all sorts of things. Failure, success, judgement, rejection, pain and “the unknown”. Often these fears stem from a long way back in our lives. Try this 4 step process to overcome your fears:

1.Identify your fear.
2.Find why you have the fear.
3.Think about how your life will change when you conquer the fear.
4.Find a way to overcome it.

We all have fears whether we admit them or not. Don’t let your fears affect your performance, take control. At Elevate we can show you and your team how to develop the correct mindset and learn how to master the other key areas to improving your lifestyle and ultimately your performance. If you would like to know how you can improve your performance please send me an email.

Cheers,
Daniel Carlin.

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