How To Overcome Your Fear of Failure

These can be taken in sequence or separately, whichever is more convenient for you. Keep in mind that overcoming a phobia is a fluid process, so you may want to experiment with several methods until you find one that works for you. Here are some suggestions for boosting your confidence and overcoming your fear of making mistakes:

1. Set goals.

2. Think positively.

3. Examine worst-case outcomes.

4. Self-evaluate.

5. Look for outside help.

1. Set goals

You can overcome your fear of failure and take the next step by splitting your desires between achievable and aspirational targets. Objectives that are realistic and achievable are the building blocks for more complex projects. The following are examples of reasonable job-seeker objectives:

• Resumé enhancement.
• Making a choice of interview-appropriate business attire.
• Preparing for an interview by practicing answers to typical inquiries.
• Making a weekly quota of job applications.

You can keep moving in the right direction and strengthen your preparations by following these measures.

Value-based future benchmarks are what we mean when we talk about projection targets. By omitting details, the objectives become less daunting. Someone looking for work might, as a projection aim, say something like, "Find a position in which I will be able to learn new skills to use in my field" or "Find a position with a strong mentoring component." You can highlight your best qualities and view all of your life's experiences as building blocks to your ultimate success when you set a goal in this way. 

2. Think positively

Keeping a positive attitude and making an effort to succeed can boost self-assurance and alleviate some of the stress associated with setbacks. Reframe negative experiences in your thoughts as learning opportunities rather than something to obsess on. Keeping track of your accomplishments is a great way to gauge your growth.

3. Imagine worst-case outcomes

Positive thinking followed by a focus on potential disasters may appear paradoxical. However, combining the two is an excellent strategy for boosting self-assurance. By visualizing the worst-case scenario, you can prepare yourself to deal with a potentially negative situation.

Create a realistic list of the worst-case scenarios you can foresee happening. Go down the list one situation at a time, thinking about how you may handle it and what you might do to succeed. This method can reduce the anxiety associated with the prospect of failure and improve your preparedness for dealing with difficult circumstances. 

4. Self-evaluate

Evaluating one's own performance is essential to both personal growth and overcoming the crippling effects of failure anxiety. Gather your résumé and any supporting documents you use when applying for jobs, such as certificates and academic transcripts, and conduct an honest appraisal of yourself if you're thinking about making a career switch. The next step is to assess your experience, education, and other credentials. Finally, think about your dream career and the steps you can take to improve your chances of landing it by enhancing your relevant skills. When you know you have the skills necessary for the job, you don't have to worry as much about making a fool of yourself.

Looking back at your struggles can help you learn from them and grow as a person. Finding the areas in which you struggled and making deliberate efforts to improve them might boost your confidence in your abilities.

5. Look for outside help

A career coach, life coach, or counselor could be helpful if you're still struggling to move forward because of anxiety about making mistakes. To help you move on, these experts provide ways for managing stress and anxiety.

Talking to someone at a local career center may help if your worries are recruitment-related. Many colleges and universities include career services that can help you improve your résumé and prepare for job interviews. 

Despite the normal apprehension of failure, it is possible to push past minor setbacks and continue making progress. Following the aforementioned advice can help you get over your fear of failure and advance in your chosen field.