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Orange painted question mark on sidewalk, with feet in blue running shoes and leg in jeans shown as photo taken from point of view of standing on the sidewalk looking down at the sidewalk. Given that the question mark is a small metal square and that there were nearby painted markings, presumably the question mark was painted by a city surveyor. Image by Mona Benjamintz.

Accepting Uncertainty: Letting Go of the Need to Know

Posted on 17 May, 2021 in Face Your Fears 3 Comments

I came upon a question mark painted on the sidewalk during my morning walk today. Given the proximity of other nearby markings, I suspect that a city...

Close up of black person wearing a business suit signing legal documentation, showing their hand holding a pen and signing a contract. Image credit: fizkes (iStock). Used for faceyourfears.ca post titled Make a commitment to yourself.

Make a Commitment to Yourself

Posted on 25 Jan, 2021 in Face Your Fears 0 Comments

Do you ever get tired of hearing yourself talk about accomplishing a goal while not taking steps to make it happen? I sure do. And I know...

How to Manage Fear of Rejection

Posted on 21 Sep, 2020 in Face Your Fears 1 Comment

When we feel we’ve been rejected, it can harm our self-esteem and make us doubt ourselves. A fear of rejection can make us reluctant to keep trying....

What are Perfectionists Afraid of?

Posted on 29 Jun, 2020 in Face Your Fears 1 Comment

A perfectionist walked into a bar ...

Feeling Overwhelmed?

Posted on 06 May, 2019 in Face Your Fears 2 Comments

When you’ve decided on an important goal or dream, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all of the steps you need to take to accomplish it. You...

Fear of Getting Started

Posted on 22 Apr, 2019 in Face Your Fears 12 Comments

Have you been putting off working toward a goal or a dream? Have you already convinced yourself that your goal is worthwhile but you’re having trouble getting...