Does it elicit feelings of fear for you that may manifest as paralyzation or even self-sabotage?
| Let's take five minutes to see this week in a new light. | | | Though wanting to achieve success may seem like a default mode, it isn't always viewed as desirable. For some, the idea of finding success—or the consequences of that success—can instead elicit feelings of fear. This fear can manifest as paralyzation or even acts of self-sabotage, both of which can impact your life and relationships. | | | The fear of success involves being afraid of achievement, often to the point that people will sabotage themselves.” | | For those who are naturally driven, it may sound odd to "fear success." However, there are some very understandable reasons why someone may be wary about finding success, such as:
- Experiencing failure or rejection if you try something and it doesn't work out
- Not wanting to be in the spotlight if you do find success
- Feeling anxious about acquiring new responsibilities or promotions
- Worrying about leaving others behind as you climb higher rungs
- Experiencing guilt over outperforming your peers, partner, or family
- Feeling a sense of "imposter syndrome"—like you're unworthy of success
- Fearing comments from naysayers
- Worrying about experiencing other social problems as the result of success
| Fear of success can show up in different ways, and the signs aren't always evident. Common signs include:
- Avoiding goal-setting
- Feeling anxiety or discomfort when discussing "next steps"
- Perfectionism, a form of self-sabotage where you can't or won't move forward unless everything is perfect (which it rarely, if ever, is)
- Procrastination, which often translates to subpar work
- Giving up on goals before you allow yourself a chance to meet them
- Self-handicapping, which involves destructive behavior that minimizes your ability to find success
| | Ways to Stay Positive This Week | | | Ways to Nurture Your Mind and Body | This week, take 15 minutes to identify reasons why you might have held yourself back in the past or ways in which you're currently doing so. What fear drives this resistance? Instead of focusing on the negative, think about positive outcomes. What good can come from working toward a specific goal in your life? | -
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 Growing up, my parents were fierce advocates for "getting some fresh air." | Headlines for a healthier you | | | Claire Wolter, News Reporter | | | Growing up, my parents were fierce advocates of "getting some fresh air." They sent us outside to cure headaches, expend energy, and (though they didn't always admit it) take some space for themselves.
Regardless of motive, however, outdoor activity does have benefits for our health. And the number of outdoor resources we have access to can depend on what state we live in. A new survey by Life Extension, an integrated healthcare company, found that people living in California, Arizona, and Florida may experience higher levels of health and wellness than those who don't–and much of that is driven by state-facilitated access to green space. | | Know More | | To develop their ranking for wellness, researchers assessed CDC health data, geographical layouts of each state, and people's internet search history. | | Feel Better | | Where you live can impact your lifestyle, but it doesn't need to limit it. People who live further away from national parks and other green spaces may be able to find creative ways to travel and explore, or experiment with at-home workouts and movement activities. | | |  | What Else Should You Know | | | Peanut butter company Jif recently scooped themselves out of a sticky situation. In June, Jif recalled 49 products due to salmonella contamination. On Tuesday, the CDC and FDA confirmed the outbreak is over. Due to peanut butter's long shelf life, customers should still check their cabinets for jars on the recall list. | | | | | The CDC is investigating how side effects differ when people get their flu shot and COVID-19 booster on the same day versus a few days apart. There's a slight increase in your risk of experiencing post-vaccination side effects when getting both shots together, but it's small enough not to warrant new recommendations. | | | |  | In Other News | | - Outdoor Poop Etiquette Is Changing. Outside
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