Ladies, let’s get real for a second—fear is a part of being human. We all feel it, and it’s not something we can escape. But here’s the thing: fear doesn’t get to rule your life unless you let it. Yes, fear can be useful at times, a signal that something important is on the horizon. But if you don’t challenge it, fear will creep in and start calling the shots.
When fear, stress, or anxiety shows up (and believe me, it will), don’t shy away from it. Don’t pretend it’s not there or bury it deep down. Name it. Call it out. “Hey, fear, I see you.” Acknowledge it. Thank it for the heads-up, because, in a way, it’s doing its job. But here’s the crucial part: let it go. You don’t need it anymore.
Why? Because fear loves to thrive in the “what ifs”—those endless thoughts about what could go wrong in the future. “What if I fail?” “What if they don’t like me?” “What if it’s too late?” And if you let that “what if” narrative take over, it can completely derail you.
But here’s the truth—gratitude lives in “what IS.” It’s not about the future or the “what ifs.” Gratitude pulls you back to the present moment, to what’s actually happening right now. The very fact that you’re breathing, that you’re here in this moment, is enough to be thankful for. And guess what? When you let gratitude flood your mind, fear doesn’t stand a chance.
Fear and gratitude can’t coexist in the same space. When you choose to focus on gratitude, you’re choosing to shift your energy away from fear’s control. Gratitude doesn’t worry about what might happen—it celebrates what is happening, what you’re creating in the present.
So, my fierce sister, when fear, stress, or anxiety inevitably show up, remember: it’s not about avoiding them—it’s about challenging them. Call them out, release them, and bring in the gratitude. You don’t have to let fear dictate how you live your life. You’re the one in control. You’ve got this.
Don’t let fear take over your story. You’re writing it, and it’s a damn good one.
