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Is "Fear of Losing" Holding You Back?

Transforming Insecurity into Unshakeable Confidence

By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingPublished 9 months ago 2 min read
Is "Fear of Losing" Holding You Back?
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How to Have the Confidence to "Not Be Afraid of Losing"?

Indeed, everyone is afraid of "losing." To be honest, each of us is more or less afraid of "losing."

Afraid of losing your job and wondering how you will live without income?

Afraid of losing affection, feeling that no one cares about you and that you will be lonely.

Afraid of losing friends, and feeling that life is meaningless without anyone to share it with.

Afraid of losing family, because home is the warmest support.

Even afraid of missing out on opportunities, thinking, "If it doesn't work out this time, I may not be able to do it next time."

Sometimes, what we fear is not "loss" but "insecurity"—but when you build security within yourself, you will not be afraid.

How can I have the confidence to not be afraid of losing?

Make Yourself Your Most Reliable Asset

Have you noticed that the more capable you are and the more choices you have, the less afraid you are of losing? Because you know, even if one door closes, you can open another window.

Did you lose your job? It doesn't matter; you have the skills and can find a better one.

Lost a relationship? It doesn't matter; you can live well on your own.

Lost an opportunity? It doesn't matter; the world is full of possibilities, and you can create more.

Ask yourself: If you lost everything now, what would you have left?

If your answer is "myself," it means you are strong enough!

Cultivate an Abundance Mindset Rather Than a Scarcity Mindset

"Scarcity thinking" makes people feel that the world's resources are limited, and losing them is equivalent to losing everything.

"Abundance thinking" believes that the world has infinite possibilities, and every loss is an opportunity to welcome better things.

The feelings are gone? Maybe it's because someone more suitable for you hasn't appeared yet.

Did you lose your job? Maybe it's because your value was underestimated, and now there is an opportunity to change to something better.

Lost your friends? Maybe it's because your frequencies are not compatible, and the free time allows you to meet someone who is more compatible with you.

When you begin to believe that "loss is an opportunity," the world really will become more open.

Practice Coping with Loss and Build Mental Resilience

The reason why we are afraid of losing is because we are "uncomfortable." But if we actively adapt to "loss," it won't be so scary.

Try these methods:

Deliberately throw away some old items and practice "letting go."

Try not buying unnecessary things for a month and see if you actually lack anything.

Do things that scare you, such as speaking up, expressing your needs, and trying new challenges.

The more you adapt to "loss," you will find that many times what you lose are actually "limitations" rather than "opportunities."

Own Yourself, You Won't Be Afraid of Losing

The confidence to "not be afraid of losing" comes from your confidence in yourself.

When you are strong enough, free enough, and believe in the possibilities of this world enough, you will no longer cling to things that are not suitable for you, but face the flow of life calmly.

There is no "loss" in life, only "making room for someone more suitable to come in."

What are you most afraid of losing right now? If you really lost it, what do you have left?

Thank you for reading!

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About the Creator

Emily Chan - Life and love sharing

Blog Writer/Storyteller/Write stores and short srories.I am a writer who specializes in love,relationships and life sharing

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