Writing the beliefs that fuel your concerns about an upcoming change; working to determine if these beliefs are accurate by researching them and differentiating realistic concerns from the unrealistic ones that crop up as a result of bias, ignorance, or past experiences; and then talking your ideas over with a friend and asking him or her to ask you, “What would it be like if you weren’t afraid?” can help to strengthen your skill in:

 
 
 
 
 
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