Why we are afraid to try? When do you usually daydream? As far as I know, usually when a man is daydreaming he is in the bathroom, while a woman is in bed at night.

By the way, this is really a daydream, nothing strange! Yeah, just thinking about random things like that, thinking about lots of ideas, I think it would be interesting if it was like this, I think it would be cool if I could do that.

Many of us often daydream like that, it’s not uncommon for us to daydream almost every day.

But unfortunately, most of these things don’t last long, at best they eventually lose their activity. Why?

Yes, because it’s a waste of time to try something like that, even though from the start we already have ideas in our heads and it doesn’t seem like it will work even if we try.

So, we never take it seriously, just like the ideas that arise when we are daydreaming like that.

The reasons can be various, it could be because we feel inadequate to realize the idea, or it could also be because we think we don’t understand the matter.

So, we usually think. that those ideas are just fantasies. It’s just that that won’t happen either.

Well, if you have ever felt, where you like to daydream but your ideas never come true.

I think one of the reasons is because we are afraid to just try, try out the ideas that are in our heads.

And in this article I will discuss why we are afraid to try, so keep reading this article until the end, so you can broaden your insight!

This Is Why We’re Afraid to Try

OK, actually why are people afraid or don’t even think about trying to execute the ideas that are in their heads? Based on my experience, there are several reasons that make people afraid to try.

The first reason is because most people prefer certain things, so they prefer things that are familiar to them.

This is also in accordance with several studies that we have researched, in fact we as humans tend to be more afraid of things we don’t know, and prefer to only do things we know.

The second reason is also similar, because we are just used to being in our comfort zone.

And actually, of these two reasons, there is one thing that makes us satisfied with our current condition.

Because the results of what we do can be predicted, therefore there are some people who keep doing the same things even though the results are the same.

Simply because it makes them feel comfortable, safe, and there are no risks compared to trying new things.

And the strange ideas that come to mind while daydreaming are usually clearly outside your comfort zone, right?

Yes, that’s good, it means your imagination still dares to go out of your comfort zone, even if you don’t do it.

Because yes, there are people who, even in their imagination, do not dare to leave their comfort zone.

So, when we try something new, it means we have to face something whose outcome is uncertain. Why? Yes, because it’s new.

The comfort zone is called comfortable because we are familiar and have experienced it, and new things are definitely outside the comfort zone, out there.

And when we are asked to get out of our comfort zone and do something new or unfamiliar, and we have no idea what we will get.

So, what if it turns out that what we get has a negative impact on us? What if we fail? When we try new things, the possibility of success or failure is equally unpredictable.

Why? Yes, because it’s new, it’s also called trying something new, so you won’t know the results if you haven’t tried it.

Because as I said earlier, this is not something certain, it’s foreign, and outside your comfort zone, basically it’s just full of uncertainty.

Although yes, ideas often just pop into your head when you’re absent-minded, when you’re daydreaming, actually making them happen is a different thing.

Daydreaming is one thing, but making it happen actually requires you to get out of your comfort zone.

Well, apart from that, uncertainty itself often makes people afraid to try new things.

This uncertainty is usually accompanied by a fear of failure, and is also related to our overthinking.

So when you want to try something new, you think too much and there are many other thoughts that prevent you from trying new things.

Thinking like this will actually influence you, because the fear of failure makes it subconsciously difficult for you to succeed, because your motivation to avoid problems is higher than to succeed.

As a result, our performance is not optimal and ultimately affects the results we want to achieve.

So, what should you do if you have a fear of failure that makes you afraid to try? In my opinion, this fear of failure has something to do with overthinking.

Maybe you can start by identifying what is causing it? why do you think too much? The goal is that you can overcome overthinking and ultimately have better performance and have the courage to try it.

So, how do you actually overcome the fear of trying? Actually, if you say it’s simple. Yes, just try it first, okay?

So the most effective way, just try it. You always have the possibility that when you try something new, the outcome may be failure or success. But yeah, why only focus on failure?

After all, you also have the possibility of success, and in my opinion you don’t actually need to be afraid of failure, because even if you fail, as long as you learn from your failure, indirectly it will also improve yourself.

So, I see no harm in trying, even if you fail, you learn. What’s wrong is if you try, you fail, but you don’t learn, or you learn the wrong thing. For example what? You learn to never try again, it’s wrong. Yes, right?

So, the second way is instead of just focusing on failure or success, try focusing on the process too. When you try something new you will definitely gain new knowledge, learn and develop.

When you also appreciate the process rather than the end result, it will make you more relaxed because you also have the idea that whatever the result, you are still learning and what you learn will be useful in the future.

Why? Well, that’s because you’re getting smarter, right? There’s nothing wrong with getting smarter every day. Yes or no?

Now, although I understand that, it’s actually normal for you to be afraid to try something new and afraid of failure.

But, that doesn’t mean you just accept that we have that tendency and don’t do anything about it.

Even trying new things has been proven to have a positive impact on us, including:

First, trying new things is a form of self-respect. Because by doing this, you will find out more potential within yourself that you can develop and explore.

Second, trying new things is also good for our mental health. Why? Because by trying new things.

It means that we have succeeded in overcoming challenges to get out of our comfort zone, the impact of which can build self-confidence and make our self-esteem much better.

So, let’s dare to try! Courage is not acting without fear, courage is acting even though we know that fear is within us.

To end this article, I want to remind you that it’s okay to try, everyone is scared, I was scared too.

You, I’m sure you’ve been scared and everyone has been scared, but that’s okay! Why? Because if we focus on our fears, we won’t learn anything.

Why do you want to be like this all your life because you haven’t learned many things.

In my opinion, life should be made fun. How to do? Yes, that’s how it developed. How do we develop? The way we learn. How do we learn? Yes, by trying, it’s actually that simple. Never feel afraid!