From Fear to Fire: How I Replace Anxiety with Excitement and Determination

 

Anxiety and fear used to run the show.
They whispered worst-case scenarios, drained my energy, and made me question everything.
But I realized something: they don’t build — they break.

So I made a choice.
I replaced fear with excitement.
I replaced anxiety with determination.
Because excitement fuels you.
Determination drives you.
And fear? It just freezes you.

⚡ The Shift: Same Energy, Different Direction

Anxiety and excitement are chemically similar — both raise your heart rate, both activate your nervous system.
But one says “I’m scared” and the other says “I’m ready.”

So I started asking myself:
What if this isn’t fear? What if it’s energy waiting to be redirected?

🧠 My Daily Reframe Ritual

• Step 1: Name It
  “I feel anxious” becomes “I feel activated.”
  Language matters. Shift the story.
• Step 2: Move It
  I walk, stretch, dance — anything to move the energy through my body.
  Anxiety stuck in your head becomes power when it’s in motion.
• Step 3: Flip the Script
  “What if I fail?” becomes “What if I fly?”
  I feed my mind with possibility, not panic.
• Step 4: Anchor in Purpose
  I remind myself why I’m doing this.
  Fear fades when purpose speaks louder.
• Step 5: Take One Bold Action
  Action kills anxiety.
  Even a small step proves I’m in control.

💬 My Mantra

“This isn’t fear. This is fuel.”

Every time I feel the tight chest, the racing thoughts, the urge to run — I pause.
I breathe.
And I choose excitement.
I choose determination.
Because those build me up.
And I’m done breaking.

💡 Final Thought

You don’t have to be fearless.
You just have to be brave enough to reframe.
Fear is loud.
But your fire is louder.

Walk into the fire or run.......

its your choice!!!