Let’s be honest.
Your heart races when you imagine that conversation going wrong. Your palms sweat at the thought of hitting “send” on the email. You lie awake, scripting disasters that haven’t happened—and might never will.
Fear isn’t just a feeling. It’s a thief. It steals your sleep, your courage, your joy.
But what if I told you fear isn’t real? It’s not a monster under your bed. It’s a movie you’re directing in your mind—and you’ve been stuck on horror mode.
Dirty Secret About Fear: You’re the Screenwriter
Think about it: When was the last time fear actually happened? Not the shaky “what ifs,” but the real, visceral now? Right this second, as you read these words—are you in danger? No. You’re safe. Breathing. Alive.
Fear thrives in the gap between here and there.
It’s your mind projecting a horror film about tomorrow’s meeting, next week’s deadline, or a rejection that exists only in your imagination. You’re not afraid of reality—you’re addicted to fiction.
Why Your Mind Loves Horror Movies (And How to Stop Binge-Watching)
Let’s break it down:
- Fear is creative. It paints vivid scenes of failure, humiliation, collapse.
- Fear is repetitive. It replays the same plot twists: “What if I’m not enough? What if they laugh? What if I fall?”
- Fear is a liar. 99% of its “scenes” never hit the screen.
You’ve been the director of this mental cinema for years. But here’s the twist: You can change the genre.
The “Remote Control” Hack: 3 Ways to Switch Channels
- Pause the Projector
Next time fear starts its opening credits—heart pounding, mind spiraling—ask: “Is this real, or am I scripting it?” Breathe. Feel your feet on the ground. Interrupt the reel. - Rewrite the Script
Replace the horror with a rom-com. Imagine walking into that meeting to applause. Picture sending the text and getting a heart-eyes emoji. Visualize nailing the pitch. Your mind can’t tell fantasy from reality—so hack it. - Become a Comedy Director
When fear whispers, “They’ll reject you,” laugh. Literally. Out loud. Then think: “What’s the funniest way this could go wrong?” Maybe you trip and turn it into a TikTok dance. Maybe your Zoom freeze-frame becomes a meme. Defang fear by mocking it.
Radical Truth: Fear is Boring
Let’s face it—your fear loops are predictable. The same villains (failure, judgment), the same stale plot (disaster).
But you? You’re capable of so much more creativity.
Try this today:
- Spend 5 minutes scripting a thriller where you’re the hero.
- Write a romance where you fall in love with courage.
- Choreograph a musical where you dance through doubt.
At worst, you’ll waste time daydreaming. At best? You’ll realize you’re the author—not the victim—of your story.
Your New Mantra: “I Don’t Star in Horror Films”
Fear will always knock. But you don’t have to serve it popcorn.
The next time it hijacks your mind, say:
“Not today, Hitchcock. I’m too busy writing my comeback.”
Remember: Life isn’t happening to you. It’s happening because of you. Stop renting mental space to fear’s reruns. Start streaming courage. Hit play on possibility.
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