Why Does Fear Stop Me Doing Things I Want To Do?

Fear doesn't always stop us by making us run away. Sometimes it shows up as hesitation, overthinking, procrastination or convincing ourselves not to try in the first place.In this episode of Headstraight, we explore why fear can hold us back from doing things we genuinely want to do. You'll learn how fear influences decision-making, why self doubt often grows alongside it and how avoiding challenges can gradually shrink your confidence.If you've ever talked yourself out of taking a chance, trying something new or speaking up when it mattered, this episode offers practical teen coping strategies to help you understand fear, build confidence and take small steps forward, even when things feel uncomfortable.Headstraight is a teen mental health podcast providing practical mental health support for teens and young people.Want the Cheat Sheet? Click on the link or copy and paste the following into your browser:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eyD5RfWsmb1QutGwht8swI6xqbgjGNY1/edit?usp=sharing Got something to say? - come send me a message at www.headstraight.co.uk/contact/or send me a voice note at www.headstraight.co.uk/voicemail/Click here if you want more info about the hostIf you need more information about helplines, services or what do to if you're in a crisis, take a look at our resource page: https://www.headstraight.co.uk/resourcesHeadstraight: Real Teen Mental Health Support is built on honest conversations — proper Mental Health real talks that make sense in real life. Each episode brings real talk mental health guidance designed to offer steady support for teens navigating the messy, complicated parts of growing up. If you’re looking for a teen mental health podcast that gives grounded support, you’re in the right place.Click here to view the episode transcript.