Episode 28: 

How your fears are keeping you from achieving success 

We all fear failure. It’s human nature. However, our fear of failing can envelop us at times and hold us back from achieving success in life. Sometimes, it is the little fears that sneak up on us when we least expect it. Other times, it is the big fears that paralyze us so completely than any progress feels impossible. If you're constantly feeling fear, you might just be one of the millions around the world who are limiting themselves because they are scared. Fear is that thing that tells us not to take risks or try something new. Fear is that voice in our heads telling us all the reasons why we can't do something. 

The power of fear is a powerful thing. Many people will cite it as their greatest obstacle to overcoming the challenges in their life, and recognition of that power can be seen throughout history. It's the reason why we see people with fears hold back in life, keeping them from achieving success and surpassing expectations. Everyone has fears — and we all know that they don't go away on their own. You need to take action and face your fears if you want to live a meaningful life. 

Shirley Paniagua, is a LCDC-I Counselor and a graduate of Applied Science in Human Services in Addiction Counseling. She dropped out of school when she was in her 7th grade and got married at the age of 13. She is a mother of four amazing sons and did everything she could to provide for her family. At the age of 47, after a life of addiction she decided to change, not just for herself but also for her family. She went back to school and earned her High School and College diplomas and throughout her studies, she earned the Scholastic Leadership Award. She is now pursuing a BAAS in social work. 

Together with Shirley, in this episode, we are going to discuss how your decisions influenced your life significantly and how to overcome your fears and create success in your life. 

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

• Shirley's life journey and the obstacles she overcame 

• The impact that drug addiction has caused on her life 
• How our decisions influenced how we live our lives 
• Why decisions are meaningless in the absence of action 
• The significance of self-care, particularly for women 
• How our choices may be affected by the environment in which we live 
• Why you should not allow your fears stop you from doing what is right for you 

Resources mentioned: 

• Blueprint for Progress: Al-Anon's Fourth Step Inventory by Al-Anon Family Groups 

• I Never Knew I Had a Choice: Explorations in Personal Growth by Gerald Corey and Marianne Corey 

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