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Are You Afraid? GOOD!!!
Is It Possible to Use Fear to Your Advantage?
by Keith Pascal
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Fear is not bad.
Freezing in the face of fear isn't very desirable. But fear alone,
is OK.
What if I told you that you need some adrenaline to be able to defend
yourself at your peak level?
Create a reality for yourself where lack of adrenaline in a fight could
equal a slow response on your part.
If someone approaches you in a threatening manner, and
your body stiffens in fear ... good!
Your body is telling your brain to get 'on guard.' (not physically
taking a fighting stance -- don't escalate the situation or clue your
attacker that you know how to defend yourself.)
Take a step away. Talk to 'your threat' from a distance.
If one step isn't enough ... talk to your menacer from across
the parking lot.
Is your fear telling you to run away? Can you run away?
If so, run!!! Leave! Avoid the fight?
If you are going to have to fight, embrace your fear. Analyze it.
Are your lips dry? (Moisten them.)
Are you breathing shallowly? (Take a few slow, deep breaths.)
Are your hands clammy and cold? (Stick them under your arm
pits ... wait! You can't defend yourself with your hands trapped
under your own arms :-)
Keep in mind, I look within for a modicum of fear, now and then.
Do I feel the fear inside? Good -- it means I am aware and that
my body is getting ready to react.
I once counseled a student ....
Can you elminate personal crutches in a fight? The next article in this fear series shows what to do if the worst happens in a fight with weapons. You need this confidence builder. In fact, losing a knife doesn't have to ... Freedom from Fear #4
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