Give a definition for fear using the acromyn FEAR?
F-alse
E-vidence
A-ppearing
R-eal
Fears can be triggered by:
Our imaginations
If we let fear control us,it prevents us from:
Taking action that will move us froward
Fears are learned but they can be?
They can be unlearned with practice
What do you call an alligator in a vest?
An Investigator
How does fear work in our bodies?
Fear releases chemicals in the brainthat affects our reactions
Give an example of a type of fear?
Fear of rejection, being alone, being laughed at, failure, not being noticed, public , being judged, seen as dumb,being wrong, not being accepted, etc.
Fear also keeps us from:
Success and happiness
What are innate fears?
They are fears we are born with, they trigger flight & fight response, they protect us, doesn't keep you from success
These fears are gut feeling dangers of either falling or loud noises
What do you call a sleeping bull?
A Bulldozer
Our bodies react 2 ways to fear what are they?
It reacts first and answer questions later which is an immediate response
or
It will determine a reasonable explanation for the source of the fear.
There are categories of fear can you name one?
Innate- fears we are born with
Identity
Love and connection
Social
What is the number obstacle you will facew in life?
Our faers but you can overcome it
What are identity fears?
They are threats to your identity ex. fear of being judged, being seen as dumb, being wrong, failure, not being accepted
What do you call cheese thats not yours?
Nacho cheese
Give an example of a life and death scenario
Being attacked by a wild animal
Fear is one of the most powerful emotions we have because it has a strong effect on:
Both the mind and body
The most powerful & primitive emotion known to man is:
Fear
What are love and connection fears?
They are fears of commitment, intimacy, being hurt rejected, getting too attached which leads to decreased self-esteem& self-confidence
Why do bannas put on sunscreen before they go to the beach?
Because they might peel
What does it mean when it says the brain goes into survival mode?
It means your brain is sending your body into FLIGHT or FIGHT mode
Can you name a technique we can use to overcome the fear?
Write down when happens, think of how the outcome could turn out different, visualize and experience a more positive different outcome, it will train yourself to react differently
Fear stimulates what response that can paralyze us from taking action?
Flight & Fight response
Name a sign of fear abandonment?
Separation anxiety, reluctance to commit, difficulty achieving emotional intimacy, feeling insecure and unworthy of love, hypersensitivity to criticism
Where do cows go on Friday nights?
The -Moo-vies