{"id":14883,"date":"2019-06-05T00:35:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-05T00:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefabulous.co\/qa\/ive-chosen-to-work-on-something-during-the-deep-work-session-thats-intimidating-for-me-involves-learning-a-new-skill-trial-and-error-time-cost-commitment-and-i-find-myself-putting\/"},"modified":"2022-12-19T15:15:53","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T15:15:53","slug":"ive-chosen-to-work-on-something-during-the-deep-work-session-thats-intimidating-for-me-involves-learning-a-new-skill-trial-and-error-time-cost-commitment-and-i-find-myself-putting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thefabulous.co\/qa\/ive-chosen-to-work-on-something-during-the-deep-work-session-thats-intimidating-for-me-involves-learning-a-new-skill-trial-and-error-time-cost-commitment-and-i-find-myself-putting\/","title":{"rendered":"I\u2019ve chosen to work on something during the Deep Work session that\u2019s intimidating for me (involves learning a new skill\/trial and error, time\/cost commitment) and I find myself putting it off due to anxiety. Any advice?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Alexandra J.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">The best way to overcome something is to face it! Especially if it is something that is causing anxiety because it is probably due to a fear of failure. In this case, understand that as long as you are trying and learning through the trials and errors, you are never failing, just gaining knowledge and tips to prepare you for the next try. <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"thefa-test2 thefa-entity-placement\" id=\"thefa-3571650061\"><div id=\"thefa-1867864199\"><style>.thefa-test2 {margin-bottom: 24px;}<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"banner-content-position light-viol\">\r\n<div class=\"banner-text max400\">Take control of your life<\/div>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/start.thefabulous.co\/onboarding\/fabulous-initial?utm_source=community-qa&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=afterfirstquestionoranswer-purple-achievegoals\" class=\"banner-cta red w-inline-block\">\r\n<div>Start today<\/div><\/a>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Maxence Z.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">Nothing worth having in life comes easy. There\u2019s times in our life when we will have to take a leap. Live life and take risk, especially when it\u2019s for the better.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Jennifer P.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">Break it down further. Even if it becomes micro tasks! Regardless of how minor it may be after completing deconstructing the larger task, you are still working on that larger task. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Lee S.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">I get what you\u2019re talking about with anxiety getting in the way. For me, having something visual helps. I like to make really clear, simple lists that make it easy for me to pick up somewhere. Sometimes it can also be something physical like a reward you give yourself for achieving something. This can be as small as a sticker or a pat on the back. <\/p>\n<p>It depends on where your anxiety is coming from, but to just get started on something, I try to set really REALLY easy goals that I know I can achieve, and then if I have a visual reminder that I can do it, it\u2019s more likely that I will.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Rudi X.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">Congratulations for your courage. Recognize anxiety is temporary and it won\u2019t kill you. You can walk mindfully through the situation to achieve that which means so much to you. Reward yourself for each step. Make self care your priority, making sure yoga and&#x2F;or meditation is always given appropriate priority, including the breathe. Use visualization, positive thoughts and believe in yourself. The same courage that led you to where you are will get you to where you want to be. Best wishes.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-answer\">\n<div class=\"who-answered\">Sebastian F.<\/div>\n<div class=\"detailed-answer\">Unfortunately I struggle with the same issue. I find myself procrastinating due to fear, and take on tasks I know I can accomplish. I\u2019ve found the best way for me to combat this behavior is acknowledging it. I tell myself \u201cI am avoiding _________ because I\u2019m scared of _________(e.g failing, not being good at it, feeling like I\u2019m stupid, letting myself down, feeling like I don\u2019t have what it takes to succeed, etc), which is so silly! There\u2019s nothing to be afraid of&#x2F; intimidated by, I can do this!\u201d After a pump up talk, I usually laugh at how I was scared of a simple little thing. And, what is there to even be afraid of? I already don\u2019t know the task (in my case, graduate school statistics), so worse case scenario, I know a tiny bit more than when I woke up this morning! This practice seems ridiculous, but verbal self-validation has worked so well for me in a variety of ways and can help relieve the anxiety you feel from fear.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alexandra J. The best way to overcome something is to face it! Especially if it is something that is causing anxiety because it is probably due to a fear of failure. 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