Many of us are prone to inaction. We can cite various reasons for this, including a lack of motivation, a reluctance to venture past our comfort zones, or a lack of clarity and direction. But, these ...

A fear of heights, known as acrophobia, is one of the most common fears people experience. For some, standing on a tall ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about leadership and performance management. Fear can be the catalyst for many indecisive moments during times of change.

Fear often keeps people from taking the all-important first step towards success. It is that little voice in our heads that often holds us back. Fear gives us pause. It puts a negative spin on things.

I have lots of experience with anxiety. I've dealt with it personally, have treated a long list of anxious patients in my medical practice, and regularly help coaching clients navigate stressful, fear ...

Overcoming fear is essential to succeed not only in competition but in life according to BYU dive athlete Brooklyn Larson. 20 year old junior Brooklyn Larson recalled a time where she overcame fear ...

Neuroscientist Sjoerd Meijer of the Donders Institute at Radboud University has shown for the first time that targeted ultrasonic sound waves can help the brain overcome fear more quickly. These ...

Researchers at the Sainsbury Wellcome Center (SWC) at UCL have unveiled the precise brain mechanisms that enable animals to overcome instinctive fears. Published in Science, the study in mice could ...

Mice have an instinctive reaction to hide when the shadow of a bird passes over. In a new study, scientists taught the rodents to overcome that fear. dubinkinv / 500px via Getty Images Humans have ...

Saying “no” at work can be a scary thing to do for many professionals, and this fear is often driven by concerns about disappointing others or missing out on future opportunities. Overcoming FOSN—or a ...

It was the biggest fight of Stacey Copeland’s professional life up to that point, and she couldn’t stop shivering. As she walked into the arena, her teeth chattered and her body shook. She worried ...