24. Fear of the Future Flashcards
People like to use what as a motivator?
Fear.
What do people do when they feel fear about the future?
Seek justification, feel depressed, end up using porn, hide from everyone.
Fear will cause you to take action, but…
Not a positive action.
People think fear will cause them to never give up, but that’s not the result of fear, but of…
Motivation or encouragement (fear may lead to those other emotions, but you can feel the encouragement and hope without the fear)
Fear causes us to…
Give up and give in, gives more power to porn.
Fear is not (blank) to quit.
Required.
How should we feel about those who caused us to feel fear?
Forgive them, they didn’t know any better.
What is the 1st step in dealing with fear?
Find root of fears, what is it that I’m afraid of.
What is the 2nd step in dealing with fear?
Question and examine that fear.
What questions should you ask regarding your fear (3 questions)?
- Is it true?
- How likely is it?
- If this started to happen, what would I do?
What is the 3rd step in dealing with fear?
Consciously choose what to focus on.
Give equal air time to…
The future that you do want and the future that you don’t want.
