I believe that everyone has common fears, such as spiders, snakes, water, clowns, the night, dying, etcetera. These are fears that people openly discuss and share. However, there are also deeper fears that we conceal in the depths of our minds. It is these same fears that motivate us to either improve ourselves or lead us to a detrimental path.
As I face technophobia, a fear of failure, uncertainty looms over the outcome. This weakness greatly affects me, causing me to shut down when confronted with overwhelming tasks. Despite my best efforts, overcoming this fear proves challenging. Motivation and self-improvement are ongoing struggles for me due to a lack of drive, leading to heightened anxiety levels and frequent procrastination. The stress caused by this fear concerns me as it has the potential to overwhelm rather than inspire personal growth.
Can I overcome my fears and weaknesses to become the exceptional person we all acknowledge? As Winston Churchill said, “We only need to fear fear itself.” So, if I didn’t have these doubts about failing, would it be simpler for me to confront the challenges of being a teenager?
As I approach graduation and contemplate my future after high school, a sense of apprehension pervades me. The notion of not achieving success torments my thoughts incessantly. Questions such as “Will I successfully graduate?” or “Will I be the sole individual devoid of scholarships?” even “Is it possible that my failures will lead me to homelessness?” relentlessly resurface in my mind. Furthermore, I frequently fabricate excuses to evade arduous tasks, convinced that abstaining altogether surpasses exerting maximum effort only to ultimately face failure.
This significantly impacts my work both at school and in life as a whole. I am deprived of the opportunity to learn from failures and acquire valuable experience and wisdom. When I fail, it leaves me devastated. Rather than learning from the experience, I tend to cope with my sorrows by indulging in an entire tub of ice cream. Writing this paper has truly forced me to introspect and face the reality of my self-destructive behavior.
