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Don't let fear fail you

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Looks can be deceiving.   Something that looks so simple can also be a mental obstacle course.   Sometimes, we can’t see fear but we imagine it thus creating unnecessary barriers.   Or, just maybe it makes us stronger.    “What ifs” are very famous words that cross the mind of the average human being.   Phobias often induce panic, stress, and make us feel trapped.   There seems to be a recurrent theme for me this year… control over mind – learning to find peace. Not many people will admit their mistakes or failures.   As I mentioned before, my PeePaw’s famous words “Do not let a failure fail you” couldn’t be any truer.   We have all failed at something but it serves a purpose, it’s a tool to strengthen our mind and body.   Preparing to study for my National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam was a heavy weight to carry around early this past spring.   Sitting for a four-hour exam is hard for me.   Not only can I think that long, but that amount of time all