How to Work on your dreams and most importantly Live your dreams

What do you do if you have a dream and everybody around you are laughing at your expenses and sowing the seeds of doubt in your mind.Well I have gone through this and right now Living the way I always wanted to Live. Do things I wanted to do, not be chained by negative people and small talk and most importantly office politics which most of us at some point of time experience it. Last week when I did happen to speak to a young teenager about his dream of pursuing a career in photography of wildlife he was more worried as to how his parents and friends might respond, incidentally he is a part of a big flourishing family business.

Well he is facing what most of us do at some point of time in our life. Naysayers who cry hoarse on our dreams and at times go to any extent to prove you wrong.Sound’s familiar right  well you are not alone, the people who are successful today did go through it and incidentally there is a road map which each one of you can follow to Live your dreams. Some of the things I learnt in my journey which is still ongoing though is 

Doubts are the Enemy:

We all have doubts, and they’re unavoidable. And sometimes, it’s good to be realistic and practical , because you need to be able to analyze whether a dream is achievable or not. But if the only thing stopping you is fears and doubts, and not some insurmountable obstacle, then you need to banish those fears and doubts.

Why? Because a doubt, as innocuous as it may seem at first, has a way of creeping its way into your subconscious, into the depths of your heart, like some kind of black and evil creature that has infiltrated your body. The doubt lingers at the back of your head, without you being aware of it, and will eventually conquer your dreams if you let it.

And when this happens, the doubt is more powerful than you realize. When you are making the tough decisions, like whether to apply for the new Job in this unpredictable economy or to go off to another city and pursue your dreams, your dreams will lose out, because of that doubt in the back of your head. When you think about yourself, your self-image will not be of that person you want to be, but the person that others want you to be.

Doubts will keep you in a job you hate, just because you’re afraid to go do what you really want to do. Doubts will keep you with a person who abuses you, because you don’t think you deserve better and worse doubts will eventually make you Live the Life you begin to dislike. So the next question which does pop up is how do you squash the doubt in your head and move on in your life. Well some of the things according to me would be 

1. Being  aware: Doubt gets its power mostly because it is deep in our subconscious level , and we’re not aware of the effects it has on us. Instead, we have to bring it to the forefront of our minds. And that means concentrating on our thoughts, and trying to search out those doubts and negative thoughts as they come up. The ones that say, “Maybe I can’t do this. Maybe it’s not realistic.” If you make a conscious effort to be aware of these doubts, you can catch them and beat them. I guarantee you on this.

2. Squash the doubt: Once you identify the doubt then consider it like a Mosquito and squash it immediately. Not literally of course but in the mind’s eye do it and feel the pleasure of doing away with a Blood sucker in this case it will be your energy sucker. When I use a metaphor like this with my clients to squash their fears and self doubt what it does do is that they tap into their sub conscious more easily without me trying to explain the process.

3. Replace it with something positive: Now that you’ve squashed the doubt, replace it with positive thoughts. It sounds corny, but trust me, this works: think to yourself, “I can do this! Others have done it, and so can I! Nothing will stop me.” Or something along those lines, appropriate to whatever it is you’re doing.

You have to continue to be vigilant, and be aware of your doubts before they stop you cold in your tracks. This is a constant process as you pursue your dreams, not a one-time thing. Doubts, like insects, will continue to come back, even after you’ve killed the first wave or two. You can’t let them thrive and overcome you. No matter how many insects are around.

What to Do About Naysayers:

So what about those external negative factors — the naysayers? Those friends and family and people in authority who tell you to stop dreaming, to be realistic, to take a more traditional path? Those who tell you that you can’t do something?

You have to learn to block them out. Or, if you have a bull dog like attitude in you, learn to let those naysayers fuel your determination — make it your desire to prove the naysayers wrong!

How do you block out naysayers? The same way you block out doubts and negative thoughts in your own head: you squash them. OK, don’t literally squash another person. But when they say something negative, or something that is likely to cause doubts in your head, take that thought (in your head) and squash it. Then replace it with something positive.

If someone is constantly bringing you down and constantly making you feel like you can’t do something, you might consider removing them from your life. This sounds drastic, and it can be, but the truth is that having a life full of negative people will drag you down to their level, and stop you from doing what you want to do. I’m not saying you should get a divorce or never see your friends again (if they’re the naysayers), but I am saying that you should pick your friends carefully.

Instead, surround yourself with positive, encouraging people. If you have friends like that, you can do anything.

How to take the Plunge:

So you’ve blocked out the naysayers, you’ve learned to become aware of your doubts and to squash them … and you’re ready to pursue your dreams.

But you’re afraid to take the plunge.

It can be very helpful to do a lot of research and to carefully plan your plunge. But once you’ve done that research and planning, you still have to take the plunge. How do you do that?

Imagine that you need to swim out to a boat on a lake, and you’re standing on the dock, looking down at the icy cold water. You are afraid to dive into that water, but you know you need to take that plunge to get to your boat. So how do you do it? Do you go in one toe at a time? Do you stand there for awhile, waiting for the right moment? Do you wait for someone to give you a push?

No. You have to just do it — just dive in! You’ve already done all the thinking you need to do. Just dive in.

Once you’re in, it’ll be freezing, but you’re in. You now have no choice but to swim to the boat. And once you’ve gotten to the boat, you’ll be glad you took that plunge.

That’s how it is with your dreams. You can’t wait for the right moment to come along, or for someone to give you a push, or for the lake to heat up. Just dive right in!

Once you’re in, you’re committed, and you have to go for it. You don’t want to turn back once you’ve taken the plunge. Now you’re more likely to achieve your dreams.

So plan it out, do your research … but when you’re ready, just dive right in. And don’t look back.

How do you keep your motivation levels high in the face of adversity and obstacles that are sure to come up? Motivation goes up and down, and comes in waves. It’s impossible to keep it high all the time.

Some of the things which has worked for me over the years are 

Keep the end in mind: Have a clear picture(see it in colour and like a movie) in your head of exactly how you want your dream to turn out in the end. Know where you’ll be, what it’ll look like, how it will feel. Know exactly what needs to happen for your dream to be a success — how will you know you’ve arrived? Keep this clear picture in your head as much as possible.

Stay focused: Don’t get distracted by other goals or pursuits. If you are tempted to pursue other dreams, do so only with the awareness that you are abandoning your current dream, at least for now. If you don’t want to do that, then fight off the temptation of those other pursuits. For now, just stick with this one goal.

Get inspired: Who else is achieving this dream, or other dreams? Read about them, talk to them, email them. Go to websites that inspire you. Read books that inspires you or better do visit and like my Face book fan page www.facebook.com/B.N.satishrao. Inspiration is one of the keys to achieving any dream. I spend most of my free time being just inspired.

Celebrate any success: Anything, however small, that you achieve is a cause for joyous positive celebration. If you’re writing a novel, and you’ve created a great character sketch, celebrate! If you’ve written your first few paragraphs, celebrate! Your dream will be achieved in baby steps, not in leaps and bounds. Every step is a cause for celebration … with enough steps, you’ll get there.

How To Avoid Being Judgemental

It is a fact that most of us at some point of time have become judge-mental towards others, be it either positive or negative. Let’s accept the fact that it is human to be judge-mental and all of us have either been judged or have passed judgement on others. Often, I have noticed that being judge-mental is not useful, especially in relationships.

Think about passing Judgement on a person whom you know well. We see something they do and get angry or get disappointed in the person. At times we even end up thinking worse about them. We judge without understanding.  We don’t try to find out more. We don’t see that communication is essential to understand and through understanding we can begin to build a bridge between two human beings.

Sometimes when we see someone, we pass judgment on them based on their looks or actions. Not good judgment, either. Usually this is done without even knowing the person. That’s usually the extent of our interaction with that person. We don’t make an effort to get to know the person or understand them.

Can you build a bridge with every single person you meet?  Probably not! That takes time and effort, two things we’re usually short on anyways. What I’ve found is that by taking that extra bit of time can make a huge difference going forward.

What I have learnt on avoiding being judgemental and worked on before getting into full time coaching are -

Don’t pass judgement:

If you do find yourself being judgemental stop yourself. Being aware of your thoughts and actions is the first step in working towards self improvement. It is critical to be self aware. As a first step begin to notice your thoughts for a few days and if required write it down. Nowadays it’s become easier with the smart phones available and probably as I type this, an application is being developed for it. By being observant on your thoughts you will invariably find answers for lot of your actions and thought process. Once I began doing this exercise I realised that I was pretty judgemental on many people and started accepting them as they were.

Understand:

Instead of being judgemental of people, try to make a sincere effort in trying to understand people by imagining yourself in their shoes. This will give you an opportunity to see people from a different perspective and also connect with them in a better way. Earlier when someone was rude to me or used to ignore me, I used to get upset. However once I began the process of understanding them by making a sincere effort to think like them then I began to understand better as to why they did behave like that. Working on this habit has been critical now since I work with so many people across continents and I have to always ensure that I understand people I work with.

Accept:

Once you understand the person, the next important thing according to me is to accept the person as he or she is. No one can change a person unless the person himself/herself wants to change for the better. Once you accept that the person has been like this for many years, it is imperative that you as a person accept him/her the way they are. I come across this many a time in discussions with my clients as to why can’t make a person change his behaviour when it is causing heartburn. Unless the behaviour is extremely demeaning or negative I usually tell people to accept the person as they are and work round it. Usually we tend to get more frustrated when we try to change people too much and notice that we are heading towards a dead end. The world is what it is and as much as you and I try, you can only change a little bit of it. It will continue to be as it is long after we have gone. Accept that otherwise, you’re in for a world of frustration.

Love:

Once you accept the person for what he/she is then the next concluding step is to Love them. Yes you did read it right “Love them”.  Haven’t you read the adage Love can move Mountains…. it can bring in a humongous change in a person if you unconditionally Love him/her as a wife, husband, friend, neighbour, boss or whatever the relationship. Once you begin to just look at a person with an unconditional feeling of compassion then there is a magic which is created between you two and the Law of the universe does play its role to a large extent. Finally what good will loving someone do? Your love will likely only be limited, but it could have an effect on two people: yourself and possibly on the person you’ve found love for. Loving others will serve to make you happier. Trust me on this one. Loving others can change the lives of others only if you choose to express that love and take action on it. I can’t guarantee what will happen but it can be life-changing for sure.

For me being non judgemental is the most important criteria, especially when interacting with clients and working with them in dealing with the most important areas of their lives. Most of the times I try to make a sincere effort towards being non judgemental and it has made a world of difference to me. I do not see any reason as to why it cannot make a huge difference in your respective lives as well.

As usual I would like to hear from you on your thoughts as to how the learning’s from this article has made you to think differently. You can mail me on my mail id coach@satishrao.in or   feel free to post a comment on my face book fan page www.facebook.com/B.N.Satishrao.

Why Living with an Attitude of Gratitude can make a huge difference

What is an Attitude of Gratitude was the question put to me when I was in the midst of a discussion with an acquaintance, who had happened to read the Tag Line in my Blog. I spent the better part of a hour explaining the importance of this unselfish habit that one can develop in order to live through your days as a better Being.

In my journey of life I have noticed that people who are most at peace and stress free, are those who do not clutter their mind too much and importantly, Live with an Attitude of Gratitude. According to me everyone can inculcate this habit which is extremely empowering and satisfying. Some of the reasons I feel that one should practice this habit now more than at any other time of life are -

1.Because it reminds you of the positive things in your life: The most important thing is to notice what is positive around us, to first acknowledge people, things and environment around us for which we are really grateful.Once we begin to be more aware of things  around us then  we tend to develop a habit of first looking at what’s good in a situation rather than the other way around. imagine that by inculcating this way of looking at things, you will ensure that you are half way towards a stress free life.

2.Because it does turns negatives to positives: If you have serious issues at work then first be grateful that you do have a job in hand.  If you have  challenges in your relationship, then be thankful for it making you a better person. Once we develop this habit at looking at a  negative situation through an invisible glass of something positive then it makes a huge difference.

3.Because it reminds you of what’s important: Are you stressed out due to the mountain of bills at your disposal which needs to be paid immediately, then be thankful for the fact that you  actually have a roof over your head. Sometimes we  take these things for granted and realise the  actual value of it when it goes away from us. Always remember "never to forget the forest for the trees".

4.Because It reminds you to be Thankful to others: A simple gesture of saying Thank You to  somebody who is a stranger can make a big difference to your mindset. How many of you have noticed people who just walk away from a person even though the situation did call for a simple thing as saying Thank You. I am not sure about this, but keeping a count on the number of times you say Thank you might help work on increasing it. When one does blurt out the words Thank You I have noticed that most of the people feel happy and even though many times I do not get any kind of acknowledgement, I still continue to say thank you to the support staff in the areas I do visit on most of the days. The crux is that once a person you are engaging with is happy then eventually you are happy. This is the law of the universe and nobody can disagree on this.

How to Live a Life of Gratitude:

Well it does not take a herculean effort by someone to lead a life of gratitude. To begin with even a simple gesture of saying Thank you will make a big difference. I have realised that most of the people are not very comfortable with saying the magic words -  ‘Thank You’ and if you notice you will  realise that even accepting a Thank you is a big difficulty for many. Some of the things according to me which might take you on to the road to being Thankful is

1.Morning Gratitude session:

Just by being yourself and thanking the universe for providing most of the things that we take for granted is a good way to begin your day. This habit which has become a part of my daily ritual does not take more than 5 minutes but what it does do to me for the whole day is worth its time in Gold.

2.Say Thank You:Cultivate the habit of saying thank you to people around you. Even if it is a small thing someone has done, always acknowledge their effort, say the words and most importantly mean it.

3.Call to say Thanks: Sometimes during your gratitude sessions you might recollect someone having done something nice for you. Remember to call them and thank them for what they have done. It would be even better if you can meet them in person  and convey the message. Some  times I  send an email specifically thanking the person for their kind gesture. Always make it a point to keep it short and simple especially when you communicate through mails. And of course please run a spell check before sending it.

4.Give Thanks for the negatives in Life: Sometime acknowledging the negatives in our life and seeing what we as a person learnt from it will help us look at positives in everything. Let’s accept that there is always something positive in every situation and learning from   a negative situation requires a change of mindset. Problems can always be considered as an opportunity to learn and be more creative.

5.Learn a gratitude prayer: There are many prayers available in both religious and non religious forms which one can print or use as a screen saver. There is one available for everyone and if not, one can write his/her own gratitude prayer.

I would like to share one which I found to be non religious and can be practised by just about anybody.

Be Thankful

Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire.

If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don’t know something

For it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times.

During those times you grow.

Be thankful for your limitations

Because they give you opportunities for improvement.

Be thankful for each new challenge

Because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes

They will teach you valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you’re tired and weary

Because it means you’ve made a difference.

It is easy to be thankful for the good things.

A life of rich fulfilment comes to those who are

also thankful for the setbacks.

GRATITUDE can turn a negative into a positive.

Find a way to be thankful for your troubles

and they can become your blessings.

~ Author Unknown ~

I hope you will take some positives from this article on being Thankful. As always i would like to hear from you on your thoughts either on my email coach@satishrao.in or on my face book fan page www.facebook.com/B.N.satishrao.

How to overcome negative thoughts and turn it positive

Getting negative thoughts is very common  but being aware  and working on overcoming it is what every one should work on diligently.What made me put on a thinking cap was a conversation   I overheard  of a young person in the steam room of the men’s Spa area (yes sometimes you do tend to over hear some amazing conversations). It is a fact that all of us at some point of time get negative thoughts and images. To be frank when I did decided to let go of my corporate life and move on to what I am right now, I was filled with all kinds of horrible thoughts and images. This was more so because i was leaving a job which at least had a salary at the end of the month.  I did know that till I overcome these thoughts I will always be chained to my shores and I kept telling myself that the ship is not meant to be in the harbour but out at the sea. The best thing I did was to travel and head out to new places. This helped me experience new difficulties which eventually made me look at things through a clear glass. Some of these learning's came back to me when I did hear the conversation. I am sure that there are many of them around who get bombarded by negative thoughts day in day out.  Some of the things which I feel can be done to overcome negative thoughts are

1.Accept the fact that we as humans will have negative thoughts:

It is the most common thing to get negative thoughts as humans.  I don’t think animals and trees will have any negative thoughts. We need to accept the fact that we will always have negative thoughts running in us and it is we who have absolute control in ensuring how we eventually deal with it in the long term. Having negative thoughts is natural, but living with it and limiting our lives is not. That is unnecessary and uncalled for.

2.Work out a realistic game plan as a solution:

Once we accept that we are overcome by negative dis-empowering thoughts then it is time to put on the action shoes and work out a realistic plan however small it might be to overcome it. Say for example you are in serious credit card debt,  then work on a plan to talk to someone who can help you work out a realistic plan. The idea here is to ensure that you do take the first step in getting to your objective of working on the solution to your problem which in this case is the “negative thought process”.

3.Take action even if it is a small step forward:

No mountain was climbed without the first step and eventually in most matters taking the first step is critical and the most important. By getting into the action mode the pathways are created in your brain and it will be that much easier to dig into the ground.  This even though hard at first instance will become easier when some initial marking is made and sincere effort put in.

4.Do something positive for the day:

When one, does get into doing something positive such as saying "Thank you" for someone holding the door or even allowing someone else to pass ahead of you in traffic, you will feel good about it. The only known antidote for negative thinking is replacing them with a positive thoughts.  Replacing this will take effort and hence the idea of starting small is important. I have realised and experienced that by doing something to people whom you either know or at times do not know without expecting anything in return will bring in the feel good factor which is critical to the success of negating negative thoughts and beliefs.

5.Be persistent: 

Eventually you are bound to fail at, replacing negative thoughts overcoming you, but with persistence you will overcome all adversity. If you are lucky there might be any number  of people around you who are more than willing to help you unconditionally or you might hire the service of a Life coach who will be more than happy to work with you. Whatever the support structure you are planning nothing will matter if you do not develop a bull dog attitude of being persistent. What matters is how you replace your thoughts every time you fail. This will help you reach your objective, enjoy your journey and maybe write about it someday like i am doing right now.

6.Exercise:

Exercise helps in an immense way in shaping your thought process. By getting into a habit of regular exercise the body begins to produce more of the endorphin hormone which makes one feel good.  That is why, after a strenuous workout or a run we tend to feel high and in a good way. By helping yourself and doing some kind of exercise, say going for a walk for an hour, will eventually make you at the least chemically ready to start the process of overcoming negative thoughts. The other benefits of exercise are covered in my articles dedicated to health so I will leave this at that.

Finally it is not by doing one particular thing that you can overcome negative thoughts. It is a set of things that you consistently do to ensure that however life treats you, it is the thoughts running in your head that matters the most.  This is especially true in order to truly enjoy your life and do the things you always wanted to do. I feel so helpless when I see so many talented people wasting their lives, either by drowning in their own negative thoughts or worse surrounding  themselves with people who are consistently negative. I feel that they are probably not aware of the other side of the fence.

As always,  I write my articles with my heart on my sleeve to connect as much as possible with my readers and would really appreciate if some of you to do share your thoughts, ideas and feedback either on my mail   coach@satishrao.in or on my face book fan page www.facebook.com/B.N.Satishrao.

Yoga for Gen X to Z

When I started practicing Yoga about 2 years back, I never dreamt that one day I would be sitting with my Laptop on a wonderful Tuesday afternoon and going Ga Ga about it. Even though I don’t consider myself an expert, I still feel I have developed the conviction within me to write about the positives of this ancient Indian Art which we as Indians have gifted to the World.

The primary reason I Joined Yoga was to ensure that I bought in a sense of discipline in the morning which should be used to enhance your development. However as I look back now and see the tremendous change in me, I feel that Yoga has played a big role in shoring up my emotional and physical levels. To explain in brief some of the amazing benefits of yoga according to me are -

Re-energizes the system:

The first and foremost benefit which comes to my mind is that by doing a deep breathing exercise called pranayama, the lung capacity increases and this in turn feeds each cell of our body with more oxygen. I know it sounds funny when I say that most of us do not breathe properly and that’s one of the main reasons to feel lethargic and irrational just after only a few hours into our respective days. Deep breathing exercises are the corner stone of Yoga and most of the exercises in yoga do focus on one’s breathing. When done early in the morning before the sun rises, the added benefit is that the mind and Body is fresh and your energy level shoots up drastically.

Brings in a sense of calmness:

Since I do my morning Yoga with a group of 10-15 people in a temple courtyard, there is a sense of calmness when so many people do it together. The reason behind this is the sense of oneness amongst so many people doing the exercise and reciting the necessary shlokas together. When I walk out after my yoga sessions I feel a sense of calm enveloping me. It is something similar to what I feel when I swim for an hour. What is the connection you might ask? I think in both activities we focus on our breath and tend to introspect deeply while doing it.

Increases one’s focus:

Yoga according to me is meant to work more in the metaphysical level and by focusing our thoughts inwards we gradually tend to be more disciplined and focused in life. Even though I have solved problems earlier in my life in the BY(Before Yoga) period, the discipline and focus obtained by doing pranayama(deep breathing) and surya namaskara(Sun Salutation) helped me immensely. My level of focus increased manifold and without any doubt the credit goes to my yoga practise. I feel so privileged to just walk across the road to a place where Yoga is still taught unadulterated in India.

Improved my immunity:

Even though I lead a pretty disciplined lifestyle in  most of the areas of my life, I seem to fall sick less often and when I do go under the weather I rebound that much faster. I believe that my immune system has improved drastically compared to my earlier days of fast food and sitting around in an air conditioned atmosphere. Practising yoga has definitely decreased my visits to the doctor as far as I can remember. I have visited the doctor just about twice or thrice in more than two years now.

Well these are some of the immediate benefits that I can recollect. The important question am always asked when I discuss about Yoga is - Does it help in weight loss? I believe that only doing Yoga does not make it  possible to lose weight or even tone up the body, because that can be done only by proper diet and exercises other than Yoga. Yoga is extremely helpful to people who are stressed and need to bring in more clarity and focus in their lives. However Yoga is a wonderful catalyst for people who are already into a fitness regime.

Would I recommend Yoga to everybody? Of course Yes - Especially for children because it brings in a sense of discipline which is lacking amongst younger generations. I would definitely recommend doing Yoga early in the morning on an empty stomach if possible, but a second option would be to do it at any other time even maybe during your lunch break. I have an overseas client who does her Yoga during the lunch break. She practises her yoga for about 40 minutes, finishes her lunch in about 20 minutes and ensures that she manages to do this about 3-4 times a week. So what is it that is stopping you from doing something which the west has caught on and making a big noise about? Just look out for any reasonable place around your house, look for a good Instructor or even if you can’t fine one, practise basic stuff by picking up a DVD that is easily available in the market.

Well I do hope this article on Yoga has brought in awareness that with simple things we can change our lifestyle and we do not need head out to a fancy gym where we could end up paying through our noses. Do share your feedback on my email at coach@satishrao.in or on my facebook fan page www.facebook.com/B.N.Satishrao.

Overcome Fear to make it your best partner

Last week while conversing with a good friend of mine, she mentioned that she did something unimaginable to overcome her fear. She was so jazzed about it and said that it was the best day of her life when she got on to the road of not being fearful anymore.

Obliviously the writer and the Coach  in me is always on the lookout for people overcoming their limitations or pushing themselves to an unimaginable level they never thought of before . I did convey to her that my next article would be dedicated to her on overcoming her biggest fear and so it is here.

Some of the things which you can actually do to overcome fear in your respective lives would be 

First acknowledge your fear:

The first thing is to accept that the fear is a reality and is very much a part of us. Once we identify our fears and get to know where it is lurking  within us then we can get into the action mode. Many of us make the critical mistake of not acknowledging our fear and pretending that it will not affect us at all. Fear is very much there and it will affect your life if you do not do something about it at some point of time.

Feel the fear:

The next thing to do is to feel the fear by experiencing it and bring it out in the open. Now if people have difficulty in getting into this mode at an instant then they can visualise the time that they experienced the fear which just about incapacitated them. Remember even the best people in any field have fear lurking inside them. While most of them feel the fear, they learn to ignore it and that is one of the reasons why they are someone to look up to. Remember that fear is a part of you but it can never control you. Once you make fear get bigger and bigger, it feeds off itself and becomes a monster.

Ask yourself what is the worst that can happen:

When we acknowledge our fear and feel it inside us, the next best thing to do according to me is to ask yourself as to what is the worst that can ever happen to you. It is surprising that when I put this question to a client in my coaching sessions it is more often than not that they will not know what the worst case scenario is. At the worst, most of them eventually acknowledge that they might face negative remarks, friends might desert them or they even might fall down in full sight of people around them but the most important thing is that they will live and survive to fight another day. By letting go of the fear and knowing about the worst thing that can happen, you will be setting up a good platform to move on to the next level.

Just do it:

Sometimes thinking too much makes you small in your mind. if it is something like driving the car or even public speaking, the best thing to do is just get into the act and do it. When I wrote my first Blog and newspaper article I was so overwhelmed with fear about how people would react to it. What if I made some mistakes? At that point everything in the world made me think twice before I did it. Eventually I overcame my fear and Just did it and have so far survived a couple of months later and as you read this I am regularly writing articles in newspaper and my Blog. The magic is in doing it and enjoying it.

Be in the moment:

When you are doing something which you fear the most do not think about anything else but just be in the moment. Remove all distractions in your mind and focus on the work at hand. Give it your undivided attention and energy. What this does is that it makes you channelize all your energy in the positive direction.

Take small steps:

Conquering fear and overcoming it is a journey on its own. It takes small steps, one after the other, to reach our destination. What matters is taking baby steps in the right direction. Start small and build things around it. Over a period of time these small steps will add up and eventually you will climb the mountain called fear in you.

Celebrate your success:

When you do something right, make it a point to celebrate it in a small way. The idea here is to acknowledge the fact that you have the resources and the focus in you to move that much closer to the final objective. Use this feeling of success to propel yourself forward and take the next step. The Important thing over here is that by celebrating  small success you are creating roadmap in your brain which you can at a later stage use to duplicate in other areas of your life. Remember that success always leaves clues. The smarter you are in picking up the clues and replicating it in all areas of your life is what makes a person the most successful in this wonderful journey called Life. I cannot end this article without the famous saying of Bertrand Russell “To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom”.

I do hope this article does touch your core and makes you work towards overcoming your fear. As usual, I would Love to hear from you either on my email coach@satishrao.in or on my face book Fan page www.facebook.com/B.N.Satishrao.