Practical Ways to Conquer Fear
By Mark Hamble

The purpose of this book is to normalize and provide information, techniques and strategies for the reader to handle his/her fears through understanding that living with our fears does more harm; how avoiding disappointment keeps an individual from reaching his/her dreams; and how continuous thinking about negative situations keep and individual stuck in fear.

The first chapter discusses the factors which have contributed to an epidemic of fear. Fear is not only normal, it is encouraged through our news broadcasts, newspapers and radio reports. The various degree of fear and its impact on human function is pointed out in this chapter and the author discusses the pitfalls of multitasking. It is in this chapter the reader will find information on how fear impacts human body function through the production of adrenalin and what physic logical signs are present in an heighten state of fear.

Chapter two is about starting where you are. The author provides step by step suggestions, instruction and techniques to assist the reader to move forward to address his or her fears. He lists the common responses which people adopt to deal with fear including: alcohol, tobacco, drugs, chocolate, coffee or tea. The author’s approach to fear reduction is to gain knowledge and take action which is detailed in this chapter. The steps are: analyze your fears; make a list of your worries, and doubts and fears; accept things you cannot change; identify what is important now; deal with the important issues first; and take action.

The following chapter focuses on actions and consequences. The author discusses and provides strategies for moving past stumbles and bumps; and the importance of stumbles to the overall success of conquering fear.

Next is a section on building your confidence through preparing properly and giving due consideration to each possible outcome of any given action; the importance of building on successes; the role and importance of imagery; and identifying people to provide feedback on the action plan.

Another strategy mentioned in the next section, is talk yourself up and not down. The author points out how negative self talk becomes a barrier to achieving the action plan; destroys self confidence; while increasing fear. The author list techniques to combat negative self talk through: recommendations to self; reprogramming the subconscious; becoming a P.R. person for yourself; and encouraging good responses from others.

This section is followed by a chapter on how to read social cues and develop affective strategies to start conversations in social and professional situations. There is a list of “does and don’ts” to guide the reader to a successful outcome and comfortably with social situations.

The next chapter discusses ways to develop a social network and how to make it work for you. Strategies such as: how to identify and attack positive people; importance of networking face to face; how to use the internet to network; ways to be positive and strive for accuracy; the importance of avoiding arguments; and build support through emails.

The next section address the particular fear of telephone networking. The author lists strategies to increase the individuals confidence and comfortably; telephone tips; how and when to make calls; and what to do when someone calls you.

The next chapter is a useful one for individuals who are needing to market and/or sell a produce, service and/or him/herself. It details out rules for success; strategies to reduce discomfort and fear; how to prepare for rejection; and the importance of maintaining a positive outlook.

Next chapter focuses on the effects of alcohol, coffee and tea have on achieve fear reduction. There is information on the effects of poor hydration; how poor hydration impacts brain function; and the importance of developing a daily routine of drinking through out the day.

The following chapter addresses body language; and how to recognize positive and negative cues. The author discusses how to avoid using negative body language and description of negative body language behaviors: such as pasting a fixed, mask-like smile on ones face; avoiding eye contact or looking around the room; folding your arms; clenching your hands; keeping your hands in your pockets; leaning back in you chair; fiddling with you pen, papers; tapping your fingers while someone is talking; and rubbing your neck or face during a conversations.

The following chapter address how to leave your worries behind. The author suggests techniques such as: focusing less on feelings and more concentration of improving; look for opportunities to help others; develop opportunities to practice what you fear; the importance of smiling and patience; and the bonus of realignment of ones own attitudes and realization of ones own potential.

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