Horseback Riders--Find Freedom from Fear by Acting "As If"

Refuse to be a victim! You don’t “get” afraid, depressed, discouraged, or angry. You “do” fear, depression, discouragement, or anger. You “do” these emotions with a very specific physiology. For example, think of the body language of someone who is depressed. He slouches with shoulders down and chest closed. His eyes are down, and his facial muscles are slack. If he were to speak, his voice would probably be soft and slow. If you mimic the physiology of depression, before you know it, you’re going to feel sad.

If you don’t like feeling depressed, “do” something else. Action precedes emotion. If you want to be excited instead of depressed, change your body language. “Do” excitement. Throw your shoulders back, smile, fling your arms in the air, dance around ecstatically, sing one of your favorite songs at the top of your lungs, and laugh hysterically at how silly you look. Before you know it, you’ll be feeling great!

Do you feel nervous or afraid when you canter, go for a trail ride, or compete? Act "as if" you're Steffen Peters or Debbie MacDonald. Sit on your horse like you're an Olympic champion. Mimic their physiology, and before you know it you'll feel poised and confident too.

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JANE SAVOIE'S FREEDOM FROM FEAR FOR EQUESTRIANS

In just a couple of weeks, I'll be releasing my new program, Freedom from Fear for Equestrians. I'm excited that the Freedom from Fear program will help equestrians in ALL disciplines have more fun with their horse.

Here's a quick tip from the program. Did you know that when you're feeling grateful, you can't be in a fear state? So, annihilate fear with gratitude.

Instead, find freedom from fear by adopting an attitude of gratitude. Rather than focusing on what you’re afraid of, focus on what you’re grateful for. Are you afraid to get on an airplane? Be grateful you have someplace to go. Are you afraid of getting bucked off your horse? Be grateful that you get to spend time outdoors with beautiful animals. Are you afraid of getting sick? Be grateful you’re not blind or crippled. Are you afraid of becoming blind or crippled? Be grateful that you have a sharp mind. Are you afraid you’re not smart enough? Be grateful you have a loving heart. Maybe you don’t like your job? Be grateful you have work so you can pay your bills (…and then go about finding your passion so you can do what you love and love what you do!).

As simply as I can put it, when you start to get overwhelmed by fear, remember these two little words: “Thank you”.

By the way, I'll be doing a one week introductory special for Freedom from Fear only for my newsletter subscribers. You can sign up for the free dressage newsletter and lots of other cool free stuff at www.janesavoie.com