Zam-Zam
Senator
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Your enemy is irrational fear:
1. Fear weakens our physical health
When we live in a state of anxiety our bodies can’t function normally. Sleep is elusive, fatigue sets in, and our immune system becomes compromised. Our risk increases for developing high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, migraines, eating disorders, stomach pain and ulcers.
2. It steals our joy
Fear places us in bondage. We can’t enjoy the sunshine, sunsets or being with friends, or be uplifted by the natural beauty around us during a walk in the park, if we’re consumed by a big black cloud of worry. All the horrible things that could happen dominate our thoughts, and prevent us from seeing what’s uplifting and pleasant.
3. It destroys our ability to do the things we need to do
Obsessing over our fears paralyzes us and steals our time. We’re not going to be able to focus on constructive tasks if we’re directing our time and energies to nursing our fears. Worry can also make us feel worn-out, which makes us even less productive.
4. We can no longer think rationally
The negative emotions that accompany fear overwhelm the prefrontal cortex (the section of the brain that is used to assess risk and think critically), preventing it from functioning as it should. Our emotions take over, putting our brain in “freeze mode.” When that happens, we can’t address or even detect the facts, and can easily be misled and manipulated.
Complete text: Seven Harmful Effects of Fear | United Church of God (ucg.org)
Don't let your enemy win - Confront your fears, conquer them, and live a freer, happier life.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Your enemy is irrational fear:
1. Fear weakens our physical health
When we live in a state of anxiety our bodies can’t function normally. Sleep is elusive, fatigue sets in, and our immune system becomes compromised. Our risk increases for developing high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, migraines, eating disorders, stomach pain and ulcers.
2. It steals our joy
Fear places us in bondage. We can’t enjoy the sunshine, sunsets or being with friends, or be uplifted by the natural beauty around us during a walk in the park, if we’re consumed by a big black cloud of worry. All the horrible things that could happen dominate our thoughts, and prevent us from seeing what’s uplifting and pleasant.
3. It destroys our ability to do the things we need to do
Obsessing over our fears paralyzes us and steals our time. We’re not going to be able to focus on constructive tasks if we’re directing our time and energies to nursing our fears. Worry can also make us feel worn-out, which makes us even less productive.
4. We can no longer think rationally
The negative emotions that accompany fear overwhelm the prefrontal cortex (the section of the brain that is used to assess risk and think critically), preventing it from functioning as it should. Our emotions take over, putting our brain in “freeze mode.” When that happens, we can’t address or even detect the facts, and can easily be misled and manipulated.
Complete text: Seven Harmful Effects of Fear | United Church of God (ucg.org)
Don't let your enemy win - Confront your fears, conquer them, and live a freer, happier life.
