Fear Quiz - Claire Smith

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Discover Your No.1 Fear & How to Squash It!

Have you ever wondered why you don’t do the things you say you want to do?

Take my ‘Fear Finder Quiz’ and take your first steps to a much Braver You!

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1 / 12

When you hear the phrase “it's time to step into your power,” you think…

“I’d have to speak and be seen — terrifying.”

“I’m not worthy of that kind of life.”

“It might mean letting people get too close.”

“If I succeed, I’ll have to maintain it — that’s too much.”

“People won’t like the new me.”

“I might mess everything up.”

2 / 12

A friend encourages you to take a big leap that could change your life. You…

Fear the change success might bring

Avoid deepening the relationship in case it’s uncomfortable

Doubt you have the ability to pull it off

Avoid it if it involves public speaking

See all the ways it could fail

Worry about looking foolish in front of others

3 / 12

Someone offers you a leadership role. Your reaction?

“I’m not skilled enough for that.”

“I’d have to speak in front of everyone — no thanks.”

“It might make me vulnerable.”

“If I succeed, the pressure will be too much.”

“People will think I’m not capable.”

“I’ll probably fail.”

4 / 12

You’re in a promising new relationship. Your mind says…

“Don’t mess this up.”

“What if they leave me?”

“What if this works out and changes my whole life?”

“Love feels risky… better keep some distance.”

“I’m not good enough for them.”

“I get nervous communicating how I really feel.”

5 / 12

You’re asked to share your opinion in a meeting. You…

Think your opinion doesn't matter

Panic about speaking in front of everyone

Worry people will disagree or dismiss you

Worry you’ll say the wrong thing

Worry you’ll stand out too much and get noticed for the wrong reasons

Feel uncomfortable connecting with people on a personal level

6 / 12

When you think about your dream future, what secretly scares you?

Messing it all up

People not accepting a new me

Success changing my relationships or lifestyle too much

Having to let love and vulnerability in

Not being able to rise to the challenge

Having to speak or lead in public settings

7 / 12

You make a mistake at work. What’s your first thought?

“This proves I can’t handle the responsibility.”

“I'm so stupid”

“If anyone finds out, I’ll be humiliated talking about it.”

“They’re going to think I’m useless.”

“I always mess it up.”

“I’ve let people get too close — now they can hurt me.”

8 / 12

Someone compliments your work. You…

Panic at the thought they might ask you to share it publicly

Think they’re just being polite — you’re not that good

Feel uneasy letting that level of warmth in

Worry this sets expectations too high

Doubt if they really mean it

Brush it off because you almost messed it up

9 / 12

You’ve been invited to a big networking event. What’s your gut reaction?

“I’ll probably say something I regret and fail to connect.”

“No one will want to talk to me.”

“What if I make important contacts and can’t live up to their expectations?”

“If I connect deeply, they might expect emotional openness I’m not ready for.”

“I’m not interesting enough for that room.”

“What if they ask me to speak or introduce myself?”

10 / 12

When you imagine going after a dream, what’s the biggest block?

Fear that success will bring too much responsibility

Fear that I’m not worthy or smart enough

Fear that I’ll fail

Fear that I’ll have to present or speak in front of others

Fear that others will disapprove of my choice

Fear of getting emotionally close to people

11 / 12

You’re about to post something vulnerable online. You think…

“What if I stumble over my words in a live video?”

“Who am I to share this? I’m not qualified or experienced enough.”

“This might make people feel close to me, and I’m not sure I’m ready for that.”

“If it blows up, I might not be able to handle the attention.”

“What if people criticise or unfollow me?”

“What if it flops completely?”

12 / 12

You’re given an exciting opportunity that could change your life. What’s your first thought?

“What if I fail and look stupid?”

“What if people think I’m not good enough?”

“If I succeed, my whole life will change… that’s scary.”

“If I say yes, I might have to let people get close to me."

“I’m not smart enough to pull this off.”

“What if I have to speak in front of a crowd?”