I have been working with a client to overcome his fears in certain areas and it all came to fruition just recently. The big test this week was when he went to universal studios to ride some of the biggest roller coasters in the world.
As I say, a lot of what we are afraid of, is often just a metaphor or example of so many other things we try to avoid in life and what we often find is that by tackling a specific and isolated problem, it can have a domino effect in eradicating so many other issues that hold us back.
There’s no magic bullets and often what we want to rid our selves of is not always possible. Stopping someone feeling afraid is a very big ask and also detrimental in many cases. However building someone’s ability to recognise how courageous they are and how to overcome those fears is both feasible and sustainable.
Here’s what I just got sent –
Hi Jon
Just wanted to send you an update as we are 5 days in….
Kian struggled on the first day and was really nervous doing Seven Dwarfs as its a roller coaster..small one but still high speed. He over came this no problem but doesn’t look too convincing in photo below..but then look at his brother
Up next was Expedition Everest, this was the ride that started all of this off…his nerves increased as we queued especially when the ride hit mechanical difficulties but he rode and loved it this time….
Up next and we hit Rocking Roller coaster…first thing followed by Tower of Terror, again really nervous on both but overcame and loved them…used your techniques on both in the queues, the two pictures don’t do him justice as he was whooping it up and can’t wait for later in the holiday to ride again…
Sun was really bright and in his eyes on this one…
Today came the big one….The Hulk….he was petrified and we spent and hour or so riding other smaller rides for him to prepare mentally…he was so scared and disappeared before we rode to watch your video.
So the moment of truth and I thought he wasn’t going to be able to do it…he had your t-shirt on and went ahead…using the techniques you gave him in the queue…
He rode it and loved every single second so much he had to go back again straight away for another ride…hence the two finger salute with your logo at the front.
This was all possible from your help, he has said he could never of done it without your support..so THANK YOU so much.
His confidence, his ability to overcome his fears are all down to your help….Honestly I can’t thank you enough.
This is the t-shirt he had as a way of a well done and I got him the photo souvenir as a memento…
You are an inspiration to him and he has benefited greatly from your help, support and kindness and I will never ever be able to thank you enough. Speak to you when I am back in the UK.
Kindest regards
Rob
tonktraining.com 