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Tip #111: F.E.A.R. spells T.R.O.U.B.L.E.
I came across an interesting acronym for F.E.A.R. that may help to keep things in perspective when venturing into the murky waters of the unknown (*cue dramatic music);
F-alse, E-vidence, A-ppearing, R-eal.
This may be useful to consider in contexts where our thoughts take a situation and exaggerate it to the point of worry and discomfort (e.g., “What if I don’t get the job?”).
If you are in a different situation however, such as being face to face with a different threat (eg., a mountain lion) here is another acronym for F.E.A.R. I found that supports a different message:
F-orget, E-verything, A-nd, R-un.
I couldn’t help but laugh at the second one.
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