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See also: [[Achievement]] and [[Achievement orientation]] and [[Peak performance]] ]]
 
See also: [[Achievement]] and [[Achievement orientation]] and [[Peak performance]] ]]
 
'''Fear of success''' "is a psychological phenomenon where individuals experience anxiety and [[Self-sabotage|self-sabotaging]] behaviors when approaching or achieving their [[Goal setting|goal]]s. It's not simply a lack of [[motivation]], but rather a deep-seated [[fear]] of the consequences that success might bring. This fear can manifest in various ways, including [[procrastination]], avoidance, and even [[self-sabotage]]."<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=fear+of+success&oq=fear+of+success&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyCQgAEEUYORiABDIHCAEQABiABDIHCAIQABiABDIHCAMQABiABDIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQABiABDIHCAYQABiABDIHCAcQLhiABDIHCAgQABiABDIGCAkQLhhA0gEIMzQ0NWowajGoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Fear of success]</ref>  
 
'''Fear of success''' "is a psychological phenomenon where individuals experience anxiety and [[Self-sabotage|self-sabotaging]] behaviors when approaching or achieving their [[Goal setting|goal]]s. It's not simply a lack of [[motivation]], but rather a deep-seated [[fear]] of the consequences that success might bring. This fear can manifest in various ways, including [[procrastination]], avoidance, and even [[self-sabotage]]."<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=fear+of+success&oq=fear+of+success&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyCQgAEEUYORiABDIHCAEQABiABDIHCAIQABiABDIHCAMQABiABDIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQABiABDIHCAYQABiABDIHCAcQLhiABDIHCAgQABiABDIGCAkQLhhA0gEIMzQ0NWowajGoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Fear of success]</ref>  
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== Overcoming the fear of succcess ==
    
"To overcome the fear of success, focus on acknowledging the fear, understanding its origins, and [[Positive thinking#Positive reframing|reframing]] [[Negative thinking|negative thoughts]] about [[achievement]]. Consider [[Visualization (psychology)|visualizing]] success, [[Goal setting|setting achievable goals]], and practicing [[self-care]]." - [https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+overcome+the+fear+of+success&oq=how+to+overcome+the+fear+of+success&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyCQgAEEUYORiABDIICAEQABgWGB4yCAgCEAAYFhgeMggIAxAAGBYYHjIICAQQABgWGB4yCAgFEAAYFhgeMggIBhAAGBYYHjIICAcQABgWGB4yDQgIEAAYhgMYgAQYigUyBggJEC4YQNIBCTEwNDc2ajBqMagCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 How to overcome the fear of success]
 
"To overcome the fear of success, focus on acknowledging the fear, understanding its origins, and [[Positive thinking#Positive reframing|reframing]] [[Negative thinking|negative thoughts]] about [[achievement]]. Consider [[Visualization (psychology)|visualizing]] success, [[Goal setting|setting achievable goals]], and practicing [[self-care]]." - [https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+overcome+the+fear+of+success&oq=how+to+overcome+the+fear+of+success&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyCQgAEEUYORiABDIICAEQABgWGB4yCAgCEAAYFhgeMggIAxAAGBYYHjIICAQQABgWGB4yCAgFEAAYFhgeMggIBhAAGBYYHjIICAcQABgWGB4yDQgIEAAYhgMYgAQYigUyBggJEC4YQNIBCTEwNDc2ajBqMagCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 How to overcome the fear of success]
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Articles specifically dealing with overcoming the fear of success:
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*[https://www.calmer-you.com/fear-of-success/ 7 Signs You Have a Fear of Success and How to Overcome Them]
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*[https://theworldthinks.com/overcome-the-fear-of-success/ How to Overcome the Fear of Success]
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*[https://jackcanfield.com/blog/fear-of-success/ Fear of Success: How to Defeat It to Reach Your Dreams] by Jack Canfield
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*[https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/what-you-have-fear-success.html 6 Types of Fear of Success (And How to Overcome Them)], LifeHack.org
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Videos:
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*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbjmSS6LZDGqPNbuoo8IxaoeUCLKgLIWR Overcoming the fear of success - video playlist], Video playlist
    
== Book ==
 
== Book ==
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*[https://www.betterup.com/blog/fear-of-success Fear of success: Why we’re sometimes afraid of being our best]
 
*[https://www.betterup.com/blog/fear-of-success Fear of success: Why we’re sometimes afraid of being our best]
 
*[https://www.healthline.com/health/anxiety/fear-of-success Explaining the Fear of Success], Healthline.com
 
*[https://www.healthline.com/health/anxiety/fear-of-success Explaining the Fear of Success], Healthline.com
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*[https://www.calmer-you.com/fear-of-success/ 7 Signs You Have a Fear of Success and How to Overcome Them]
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*[https://theworldthinks.com/overcome-the-fear-of-success/ How to Overcome the Fear of Success]
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*[https://jackcanfield.com/blog/fear-of-success/ Fear of Success: How to Defeat It to Reach Your Dreams] by Jack Canfield
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*[https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/what-you-have-fear-success.html 6 Types of Fear of Success (And How to Overcome Them)], LifeHack.org
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*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbjmSS6LZDGqPNbuoo8IxaoeUCLKgLIWR Overcoming the fear of success - video playlist], Video playlist
      
==References==
 
==References==
 
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[[Category: Psychology]]
 
[[Category: Psychology]]
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