Episode 19. Fear of Being Judged by Others

The emotion of fear isn’t a bad thing

Fear alerts you to the presence of danger or the threat of harm, whether that danger is physical or psychological. We are born with fear to protect us from harm and death 

But what happens when fear is triggered to protect you, your amygdala senses that fear, and the cerebral cortex part of your brain. The area of the brain that houses reasoning and judgment becomes impaired. So now it’s difficult for you to make good decisions, think clearly or reason. Your brain just wants to fight or flight.

Which is good when you are in real danger being chased by something, but if you are having the Fear of  being Judged by others then your rational logical brain is shut off and you can no longer feel peace from that part of your brain.

The truth is people are judging you all the time. Someone somewhere is not linking what you are doing, thinking or saying. You can’t possibly please everyone. But just knowing that doesn’t make all those fears go away about someone judging you right?

Also, If you keep trying to please everyone else, you will lose your purpose and direction and never feel satisfied or happy again. You will also fall into that cycle of being a lover of pleasures more than a lover of God.

Fear of what others think of you or how they will see you can limit your view, it can block your ability to receive the revelation that is needed for you and your family.

Prayer can call down that type of strength and the revelation that you need to center your thoughts on Jesus Christ and His atoning sacrifice and not only know but feel that there are more with you than be with them.

Alright, want to know my trick when I fall into that trap of having the fear of being judged by others?

Check out episode 19 of the Meaningful Minutes podcast and listen as I give you my trick.

Also Download this episode's worksheet to get all the quotes and references and steps to dispelling fear.

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Niki Olsen is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist and coach who uses mental health skills and a spiritual perspective to reduce anxiety, overwhelm and guilt in women by enriching their connection to themselves and God. The Meaningful Minutes podcast aims to help busy Latter-day Saint women learn simple actionable tools to feel more confident in their efforts toward spiritual growth, more inspired and closer to the spirit in 10 minutes or less.