A lot of people fear success and don’t even know it. That’s because they don’t recognize the symptoms. Some fears seam unrelated to success and they tend to be a distraction that pops up just when you need to be hyper-focused or take action.
Is it Normal to Fear Success?
It’s normal to fear the unknown which happens on the way to success. Most of the time there’s no clear roadmap to success and at points along the way things happen. These roadblocks are opportunities to grow and change which makes the success even more meaningful and richer. Worrying about what could go wrong can rob you of what could go right.
How Do I know if I am Fearful of Success?
You may not realize you’re fearful of success until you start having reactions. You may feel uneasy taking a leap towards your goal. Fear creeps up on you when you when you take big risks and that can feel uncomfortable! Some fear is normal. After all, you’re headed into new territory, but some fears become irrational and affect how and if you reach your goals. Here are some signs you may be fearful of success…
Sign #1: You worry you won’t be able to handle the responsibilities-
A lot of people spend time creating more anxiety than they will ever truly experience. This worrisome fear that it will be too hard, too time consuming, or too complicated prevents them from taking the next step towards success.
The facts are there will be a lot of responsibilities along the way and some of them will feel overwhelming and difficult. The more important thing to do is embrace the possibilities and know that whatever comes up will have a solution. Keeping a solution-focused mindset will make you less wary of the responsibilities.
Sign #2. You worry what people will think-
Worrying about the wide variety of reactions from people you know can make it hard to strive for success. Some people may become jealous and think you’ve gotten a big head, while others may scrutinize your choices and think they are wrong.
You can’t please all the people all the time. Worrying about what other people think will only prevent you from having the courage to try. If someone’s opinion means a lot to you, consider having a conversation with them along the way. Some people have a vested interest in your success, and some won’t know how to handle it. Ultimately, being true to yourself and focusing on what you think matters most.
Sign #3. You avoid the spotlight-
Some people are leery of success because they don’t want to be noticed. While not every success requires recognition by the public, there are a lot of aspects of success that require being seen. People who are uncomfortable being in leadership roles, negotiating, dealing with conflict, or making decisions that affect others may resist working towards success.
Working towards success requires maturity and a willingness to be vulnerable. It may feel awkward or scary to be in the spotlight, but it won’t happen all at once. Most of the time there are small, incremental situations where you’ll be front and center. Take them one at a time and they won’t overwhelm you.
Fear of success is a normal state. It’s worrisome not knowing what will happen, but that doesn’t mean great things won’t be on the horizon. Being aware of your fears can help. Look for the signs you may be avoiding success and work to overcome them. There are a lot of ways to tackle any situation that comes up and gain the success you want.
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