fear.less

Here's a fun thought to ponder from the fear.less blog. Perhaps I like this because I used to run catalog production at L.L.Bean where chaos was a constant force around me...!

Cooler heads tend to prevail because they are not very cool at all - they are aflame with focus, thought and determination.

 

Fear is disorienting, and panic can scatter brain you whether in a few seconds of natural disaster or a drawn-out week of personal strife. We are so much more than our animal instincts yet that is what we are often reduced to when we are put in a stressful situation.

 

Those who rise to the occasion in a crisis make the active choice to not freak out. Collecting information and using reason deconstructs fear and helps turn paralyzing terror into a captivating puzzle. Curiosity and problem solving can be an effective substitute for courage.

 

Breathe deep and gather facts.