Unmask a Fear
Stoic Thinking · Intermediate
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A vague fear grows; a clearly defined one can be faced step by step.
Micro-habits to get started
Small actions of a few minutes to start this habit:
Define it in writing
Describe in one concrete sentence what you are afraid might happen.
We fear the dark until we turn on the light.
5 minWorst-case scenario and exit plan
Picture the worst outcome and write down how you would recover and with what resources.
Without the exit plan, the exercise turns into rumination.
5 minSchedule a small exposure
Pick one brief action that brings you closer to what you fear and put a day and time on it.
Dosage matters: start small.
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