Fear is an interesting emotion. It is one that is based purely on the perceptions within one's own mind and can often be paralyzing. Have you felt paralyzed in your MLM business? Unable to make those follow up calls or you clam up when you talk to someone about your business? Seemingly stuck in some sort of rut? Well, you might be suffering from a bout of fear.
Wikipedia defines fear as an emotional response to impending danger, that is tied to anxiety.
They go on to say the following:
Fear is a powerful, unpleasant feeling of risk or danger, either real or imagined.
Fear can also affect the subconscious and unconscious mind.
What does that mean and how does it relate to MLM fears?
In a nutshell, it means that we create our own fears as a result of anxiety. But that the emotion is so powerful that it affects our thought patterns without us even realizing it. It is the reason why it is easier to work on organizing your business instead of contacting leads to build it. How do I know? I have been there.
The first step is admitting you have a problem. So, ask yourself, what are you afraid of?
- Rejection?
- Failure?
- Making a mistake?
The somber truth is that you are human and these things will probably happen anyway. It is a part of life. On the flip side, if you can turn those fears into positive energy, there is no limit to what you can do!
How do you turn it around?
Basically, you need to re-wire your brain. No, I don't mean let some mad scientist go to work in your head. What I do mean is that you have to change your thought patterns.
Here are some ways how:
- Build your skill set - as you learn how to market, your confidence will grow.
- Practice scripts to gain experience - this will not only help you overcome your fear, but it will make you a great marketer as well.
- Believe in yourself - visualization and affirmations can be a real help here. Work on your mental messages, those things that you say to yourself. Develop positive images and messages, seeing yourself marketing your business, with confidence. You can also say positive affirmations morning and night to help your brain make the connection that you can do this. Re-wiring is not easy, but it is necessary to change the pattern that is so ingrained in your mind.
If you are struggling with fear in your MLM, seriously take the time to understand the reasons why. Once you understand that, you are on your way to turning that strong negative emotion into powerful positive energy for your business.
Good luck to you. I know you can do it!
