One of the earliest things we learn in Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway are Susan’s Five Truths About Fear. As we’re talking about Fear Truth #4 in this month’s newsletter article, we thought we would do a full review of all five here. Truth #1: The fear will…
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You Don’t Have To Be Alone With Your Fear
“By virtue of our all being human, we share the same feelings. Fear is no exception.” Susan Jeffers, Ph.D. Susan’s Five Truths About Fear has become an iconic definition of fear and works as an important starting point for those of us trying to overcome our fears. These Truths are…
About Affirmations for Children
This is an excerpt from Susan’s introduction to the UK version of I Can Handle It! In it, she talks about how life changing affirmations can be, especially for children. Affirmations have long been considered by many to be a valuable tool for adults. I believe that the affirmation can…
The Adult Version of I Can Handle It!
This month we’re talking about Susan’s children’s book, I Can Handle It! The stories in the book feature different problems that kids might come across, from frustration to guilt to embarrassment and more. The book is meant for kids under eight, but there are lessons in it that we can…
Setting Intentions: A Great Way to Start a New Year
Whether you are trying to lose weight or get fit, whether you are angling for a better job or to start a side business, whether you are looking for love or looking to reconnect with yourself, there is no better time to get started on making things happen than at…
Pain-to-Power Vocab and Illness
This month we’re talking about Susan’s lesson in Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway about Pain-to-Power Vocabulary. Our word choices can make a huge difference to our attitudes. Even in dire situations, such as illness, choosing the right words can help you orient yourself towards healing. Susan experienced this…
How Using “The Mirror” Works
This month’s newsletter article is about “Picking Up the Mirror Instead of the Magnifying Glass,” where we examine our own behavior and actions instead of judging others. Here is an excerpt to show how it can work from The Feel the Fear Guide to Lasting Love: Can the mirror save…
Making Connection One Step at a Time
In Dare to Connect, Susan spent a lot of time talking about how hard it can be to create connection to other people, especially since most of us were raised to be competitive with the Somebody Training. Creating an environment of support and caring can seem like a daunting task,…