Since mankind's evolution, humans are highly avaricious and our penchant to ameliorate our lives never reaches a full stop. Undeniably it has engendered a deadly cut-throat & inescapable competition in all facets of life; whether it’s just earning a wage or looking for a place to live. Others perception of us, social factors & criticism triggers a sense of fear within us, which is known as Atychiphobia. And such fears misguide us, restrict our capabilities and performance. Little do we realise that failure only means that we are trying and progressing. Failure is the biggest teacher; it lets us know that there is still a window for improvement, we still have a chance to hone ourselves better.
Atychiophobia is pervasive on the professional front of our lives. Money, fame and power have become the driving motive of our lives. We aim for lucrative jobs, put in our heart and soul in achieving that and if failed at any step, we presume our lives are miserable. And it doesn’t stop there. It persists even after securing a job. People tend to be fidgety about undertaking new tasks and projects owing to this fear. Fear of failure, being mocked at and losing a job stand as firm obstacles. Workplace turns into an emotional roller coaster, you're under an unsustainable amount of pressure & the chances of fatigue & mental burnout mushroom. Check out 3 solid ways to Lessen workstress.
Consider an example of a candidate who aspires to be recruited in a company. He, being a sincere and diligent candidate toils day and night to clear the written ability exams. Now, he has cleared Stage 1 and progressed to the Group Discussion and Private Interview round. He performs flawlessly in GD and is now called for the PI. Now that he is only one step away from securing his dream job, fear and nervousness start to take over. Following these two things can happen:
"Have pity on those who are fearful of taking up a pen, or a paintbrush, or an instrument, or a tool because they are afraid that someone has already done so better than they could…"
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