Overcoming Fear

How do you overcome your fears the first time you do something or on the first day of a new experience?This is the current "Life Well Lived" Getting Happy question?F.E.A.R.Even saying the word evokes an emotion in me.There have definitely been times in my life where I feel I've lived a very "fear-based" life. Meaning sacrificing what I want to do or need to do based on the fear of wanting to keep a situation running smoothly - or even so fearful that I've skipped an experience all-together.Pops has been key in helping me grow in this area. In fact, it's something that we do together that helps me whenever I have a challenge I don't feel up to facing. We call it:

"Worst-Case Scenario"

 We've found that if you look at something and consider it's "worst-case scenario" you will usually find that even if this happens, you will survive. Once you've realized you can survive any outcome, the situation doesn't seem so "big-and-bad" anymore.This has worked and helped me countless times.So, how do you overcome your fears? Have any tips to share?Please do so in the comments section below. To read more on the main post, share your tips, read other's ideas and to join in the conversation visit BlogHer.com Life Well Lived!While you're there, you can also enter to win the current Life Well Lived Sweepstakes - and possibly win a iPod Touch!Be Happy (and unafraid)!