I believe that the fear of starting something new is one of the hardest things a person can face. Whether it’s starting a new sport, launching a project, or even beginning to learn something new as everything depends on that first step and many of us don’t realize that there’s something inside us that holds us back from taking that step. That’s why it’s important to understand this feeling first.
Personally, I found myself like many others afraid of that first move. I saw it as something difficult, and that fear stopped me from doing many things I truly wanted to do. Every time I tried to begin, something inside me pushed me away. I felt like something would go wrong or that I wasn’t ready yet. I’d like to share what was going on in my mind.
At first, I used to see society as one of the main pressures. I felt that if I made a mistake, people around me would react harshly. I began imagining the worst case scenarios instead of thinking positively. I only focused on failure, and that made me walk away from what I wanted to do and this by time made me feel so late from many things.
Another thing that stopped me was the idea that I had to be 100% ready before I could begin. But after some time and reflection, I realized that I’ll probably never feel completely ready and that’s okay. Even if I’m only 80% ready or less it’s still better to start as experience and progress will come with time.
My past failures also played a role. I had tried things before and failed, and that memory made me hesitate. But I learned something important: trying again increases your chances of success. The key is not to give up and If I want to be brave, I need to take that first step and then things would become better and as I have said I would gain experience that increase my confidence.
Interestingly, my past didn’t only hold me back as it also gave me strength. There were times when I thought something was impossible, but with time and effort, I achieved it. Things started getting better slowly, and that gave me hope Finally, I read somewhere that fear of starting doesn’t mean you’re weak. It simply shows that you’re human you have feelings and thoughts. But as a strong person, you can overcome it and that’s what really matters.
