Some superhero are afraid to wear a cape because they saw another one tripping on his while everyone was watching! Even superheroes trip sometimes, and that’s okay—it just shows they are real people. A mistake is just a “Learning Lesson” that helps you be an even better superhero tomorrow.
Why This Happens: This is the “Law of Anticipated Judgement” at work. Your brain treats social mistakes as threats to your survival, relying on “untrained learnings” that say “perfection is the only way to be safe”. This leads to a “battle of wills” where your fear of failure actually makes you more likely to stumble.
How to Fix It: Use the “Swish Technique” to quickly replace the “Moment of Anxiety” picture in your mind with a “Moment of Achievement” picture where you are smiling and successful. By “pre-training” your brain, you bypass the “Watchman” at the door of your mind.
Context: British researcher John Gruzelier found that the right brain possesses a natural aptitude for “dreamlike perceptions” and visualization. By using this “Right Brain” power, you can create a “Durable Self” that isn’t afraid of human imperfection.
