How do I get braver?!

[NeverGotMyPuppy]

I need to put my bin out. This involves me getting the 2 bags out the kitchen bins, taking them out my back door, round the side of the house, through the gate and then putting them in the bin. Then I need to unlock the 2nd gate, drag the bin through to the drive, then walk back through and lock the gate.

I'm terrified. I hate the dark. There are massive spider webs.

I dont think I can bring myself to do it. But that's pathetic, isnt it?
Am I the only person who has issues like this?!

The only way to deal with it is to do it. The more you do whatever it is you’re scared of the less scary it becomes. If you don’t do it then it just confirms in your mind that it’s a scary bad thing and you build it up out of all proportion. So less thinking and more doing is my tried and tested method. You can do it and it will be ok.

Do it but pretend youre a scullery maid type in Downton or Mary Poppins or something ridiculous to keep your mind off any scary thoughts. Run a commentary or song through your head.

No I am scared a lot of the time. Do it anyway. Do it and it gets easier.