The Effects of Peer Pressure on Skating Understanding Fear 1. Confront fears head on. It is o.k. to be disappointed. Fear is not your enemy.
Fear triggers physical changes that prepares the body to fight or flee a dangerous situation.
These responses include an increase in the heart rate, perspiration and tightening of muscles. Do not fear, fear can be used to your advantage. The key is not to push fear away but to recognize it and deal with it. Fear feeds on the unknown. Once you looked under the bed a few times and learned that there really wasn't anything under there but a few dust bunnies, your fear went away.