Going Public: How to Beat Your Stage Fright in 5 Steps

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I leaned forward and tried to breathe normally, hoping the air might somehow stop the panic that mixed with adrenaline in my stomach and crawled out to my fingers to make them tremble. I’d been doing so well leading up to the presentation, my first public speaking engagement. The talk I was about to give was called Fear Warrior Boot …

Conflict Dodger: 4 Steps to Face Conflict without Fear

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Conflict. Even the word can make anxiety stir in my belly. It took me a long time to realize and admit that I fear conflict, probably because I don’t tend to run from conflict when it’s necessary. But I realized after noting the rapid pace of my pulse, shallowness of breath, and massive doses of adrenaline pumping through my veins …

For or Against: Finding a Champion to Help You Navigate Life without Fear

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Jerusha: Please join me in giving a big welcome back to Dena Netherton! Dena, a fellow romantic suspense author, has shared fear-fighting tips with us before and this time she’s offering a free print edition of her recent release, Haven’s Hope, to one of you who leaves a comment below. So don’t forget to join the conversation! By Dena Netherton …

Unmasked: How to Slay Perfectionism and Its Fears

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Jerusha: I’m so happy to welcome my dear friend Emily Conrad back to the FW Blog! This time, Emily is sharing some super exciting news–the release of her debut novel, Justice! I had the privilege to preview this Christian women’s fiction romance and, believe me, you will want to get your own copy! To celebrate, Emily is giving away a …

Afraid to Fall: 3 Steps to Beat People-Pleasing Fear

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He spit in my face. Twice. As a long-time volunteer at our local zoo, I had interacted with the llamas many times. A zookeeper had shown me how to properly greet Jackson, the male, and Ellen, the female. When greeting one another, llamas march well past a healthy sense of personal space and stand face-to-face. They blow smooth puffs of …