1. Face one fear- This will generate the construction of a support system and increase self confidence. Sharing your goals with people allow you express ideas, but also leaves you vulnerable. If we get that idea out in to the world enough, the support will crystalize. This takes a bit of belief, but when the smallest bit of success is reached it will also increase the self confidence. Learn from your (& other peoples) mistakes & successes. The stories of how people deal with struggle are inspiring. They encourage us to withstand the adversity for one more day. The confidence will come with an increase in repetitions. The more you face that fear, the easier it'll be to deal with.
2. Try something new- After facing a fear, this should be easy. It can be as simple as trying a new sport or activity. Perhaps calling a relative or an old friend once a week and even reading more books. This will generate humility for lack of skill. If you can stick to it, the benefits are immeasurable. New pathways are created in the brain, due to exposure of unforeseen obstacles. The feeling of accomplishment has the potential to grow, even more so if consistency can be maintained.
3. Allow 20-25 days for new habit to solidify- For this span of time, your anxiety may increase with anticipation of the end result. This is normal. This is time to appreciate the process. No matter what the goal is, when someone is trying to modify their behavior to reach a goal, there will be push back from unforeseen things in life. This is normal. Appreciate the discipline your putting in your body! Conquering fears and trying new things can be one in the same. If those goals overlap, these 20-25 days are crucial in laying a foundation that leads to success.