5 Ways to Shift Your Mindset, Release Fear, and Go After Your Dreams
Fear is part of being human. But here’s the thing—you can use fear to your advantage, shift your mindset, and go after your dreams anyway.
I know because I've lived it.
You have the power to make a decision every day to step into your greatness, and I’m going to show you how to do it.
Here are five mindset shifts that will help you kick fear to the curb and take action.
1. Create a “Why” That’s Stronger Than Your Fear
If you want to crush fear, you need a reason that lights a fire under your butt. I’m talking about a why that’s so powerful it will push you past your comfort zone. Why are you going after this dream? Why does it matter? Your why is your anchor when fear starts whispering, “What if you fail?” or “Who do you think you are?”
If your why is strong enough, it’ll overpower that fear. Think about how achieving your goal is going to change your life—and the lives of the people you love. That shift, from fear of failure to excitement about the future, is what gets you moving.
2. Reframe Fear as Excitement
Did you know fear and excitement feel the same in your body? The adrenaline rush you get when you're scared is almost identical to what you feel when you're pumped about something new. The difference? Your mind.
So the next time you feel fear bubbling up, try this: Instead of saying, “I’m scared,” say, “I’m excited.” It's that simple. When you reframe fear as excitement, your body stays in action mode instead of shutting down. You're not avoiding fear; you're flipping it on its head and turning it into the fuel you need to keep going.
3. Visualize Action, Not Just the Outcome
Let me tell you something about visualization: it works. But here’s where most people mess it up. They only visualize the outcome—like winning the race or nailing the presentation. While having a vision is super important, you need to visualize the actions, too.
Picture yourself taking the steps necessary to get to that goal. What does it look like when you’re in motion? How does it feel when you're putting in the work? This helps reduce the fear of the unknown because you’re already rehearsing the process in your mind. And guess what? If you see yourself doing it, you'll start believing you can do it.
4. Shift from Fear of Failure to Fear of Regret
Here’s a truth bomb: fear of failure is nothing compared to fear of regret. Ask yourself, “How will I feel in 10 years if I don’t go for this?” Imagine looking back and wondering what could have been because you let fear run the show.
That’s more terrifying than failure. When you shift your mindset from fearing failure to fearing the regret of not trying, you’re putting yourself in a place of power. Fear of failure? Who cares! You can learn from failure. But regret? That sticks with you.
5. Take Action Despite Fear
Stop waiting to feel ready. Stop waiting for the confidence to magically appear. It’s not going to happen. Confidence isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you build. And you build it by taking action.
The truth is, action comes first. Courage comes next. And confidence follows last. Every step you take, even if you’re scared out of your mind, is progress. Every time you push through the discomfort, you're rewiring your brain to believe in yourself a little more. Don’t overthink it—just start. Action creates clarity.
Final Thoughts
Fear is normal, but it doesn’t have to control you. You have the power to shift your mindset and take back control. When you focus on your why, reframe fear as excitement, visualize action, fear regret more than failure, and move even when you’re scared, nothing can stop you.
Your dreams are waiting for you on the other side of fear. So, what are you waiting for? Start counting down from five, and take action. Your future self will thank you.
