Fear is a natural and constructive force in self-preservation. Courage is one response to fear. So is caution, aggression, or retreat. Although fear is a positive and constructive way of meeting threats to both physical and psychological dangers, it can become a de-motivator.

Fear is exhausting

The adrenaline, the muscle tension and concentrated mental energy required to overcome fear and take action are demanding. You may lose your sense of goal direction because your mental and physical resources must be diverted to deal with fear itself. If it prevents you from being yourself for extended periods of time, fear is destructive.

Fear can become a conditioned response

Fear is negative when it becomes a conditioned response unrelated to a real threat. If you experience fear based only on what other people might say, think or do, your fears are artificially created and destructive.  Although they may have no basis in fact, such fears cause anxiety, distrust, concern or even panic.

Fear can become generalized

Fear becomes a deadly de-motivator when it becomes a general method of responding to life regardless of whether a threat exists in the environment. It saps your strength and your potential for growth is neglected. Fear, when it becomes habitual, is overcome in the same manner as other habits. You learn to recognize it, find a more satisfying response and replace the fear by substitution.

Productivity is the true measure of success. LMI Canada’s Effective Personal Productivity program is designed to accomplish just that. Through it, we empower you with skills for enhancing personal awareness, fine-tuning your efficiency, and effectively achieving your goals. The comprehensive, multi-phase program allows you to unlock new potential by establishing superior self-management.