A fresh start or new goal sounds lovely until you think about acting on your dreams and your body reacts like it’s under threat. You decide you want change – more calm, more confidence, more money, a new direction – and then fear appears. Not always as panic. Sometimes, fear shows up in disguises such as: procrastination, overthinking, “I’ll do it when life is quieter”, talking yourself out of what you actually want or even starting strong and then slipping back. .
Fear Gets Bigger the More We Want It
Here is something I’ve noticed often. The fear gets bigger when we want something more. Not “more stuff” but more meaning. More freedom. More peace. A life that fits you better.
When fear appears you can see it as a sign that you’re meant for more. Sometimes, that tug you keep feeling isn’t random. It can be your intuition nudging you. Your soul whispering, “this is the direction.”
What do we do when we sense that whisper? We often try to squash it down. We distract ourselves:
• have a drink to take the edge off
• eat an extra biscuit (because we “deserve it” after a hard day)
• clean the house to prove we have no time for it
• scroll, shop, reorganise, overthink
• tell ourselves “now isn’t the right time.”
But even when we distract, we still know it’s there. That quiet pull doesn’t go away.
A gentler way to work with fear
With modern lifestyle, you’ve most likely already got a lot on – so your system tries to keep you in the “known”.
Because change means adaptation. Humans are wired to seek safety. The unknown can feel risky (even when it’s something you want), so fear often shows up as protection; your mind and body trying to keep you safe and steady.
Try this instead of forcing yourself:
- Name it kindly “This is fear. I’m not broken. My system is trying to keep me safe.”
- Ask a better question Instead of “how do I stop feeling fear?” try and ask “what’s the smallest step I can take with the fear?”
- Then immediately take one step in the direction of your goal. One message. One call. One diary date. One bit of research. Small steps reduce overwhelm. When overwhelm drops, confidence rises.
Help with Your Goals
We all know that if we do the same things, we will get the same results. You want a new change and level in your life. Sometimes, you already have the skills or experience to call upon, but often new ones are needed.
Don’t do it alone (this is the part most people miss). Fear shrinks faster when you don’t do it alone. If you have a goal or a dream, it can help to seek out someone who’s already a little way ahead on the journey. Not, because they’re “better”, but because they’ve had to face fears too. It’s highly likely they’ve worked through similar doubts (and some different ones as well). Support can make the next step feel far less scary.
Goal of Greater Calm
If your new resolution is feeling calmer, Reiki Level 1 can be a beautiful start. If your goal is to feel steadier, sleep better, reduce overwhelm and come back into yourself, Reiki Level 1 gives you practical tools you can use in everyday life. People often love Reiki because it’s simple, grounding, and usable in real life – especially when your mind won’t switch off, or life feels full-on.
Reiki Level 1 can help you:
- feel calmer and more centred
- support your wellbeing
- build confidence in your own energy
- create a sense of steadiness during change
You need to complete Reiki Level 1 first. Then if you wish, you can look at Reiki Level 2 around 1 to 3 months after Reiki Level 1, giving you time to practise and build your Reiki confidence.
Am I Ready for Reiki Level 2?
You can learn Reiki 2 without wanting heal others. You might simply want to deepen your practice, learn about the sacred Reiki symbols, focus on the emotional and mental aspect, Reiki Level 2 is the next step. I learnt Reiki Level 2 to help my brother with his health. I never expected to Reiki healing and Reiki teaching as a career around my daughter’s school life. Your anxiety might be ” Am I ready for Reiki Level 2″. Lots of students ask me this. It is normal to wonder.
How to Become a Reiki Therapist
If you have your Reiki Level 1 and your dream is to become a Reiki therapist, Reiki 2 can open the door to:
• offering Reiki as a therapist for extra income
• a flexible path that can fit around family life and commitments
• a gradual change of career (without needing to leap overnight)
I have been teaching Reiki for over a decade and have had my own Reiki business, Culcheth Healing. I can offer you more than Reiki Level 2 theory and a Reiki 2 qualification when you train with myself. You will gain insights into the practical side of working with the general public in your training.
Feeling Anxious About Learning Reiki
Feeling nervous about learning a new skill, at a new place, with new people is far more common than you think. The fear is also big because the dream is real. If learning Reiki is something you keep coming back to – even after you’ve tried to talk yourself out of it – that’s worth listening to. You don’t have to be “naturally confident”. You don’t have to be “perfectly calm”. You just need a safe, supportive next step.
Want to talk it through?
If learning Reiki is your dream but it’s also making you feel anxious, just call me and we’ll have a quick chat to see how I can help you , like I have many others. Together we can replace fear with Reiki knowledge and experience. Move you from fear to a real sense of achievement.
I’ve helped many people gain their Reiki qualifications over the last decade, and I’m proud to be one of Warrington and Cheshire’s leading providers of Reiki training, highly recommended by students. Call me, Julia, on 07931 337941.
Together we can overcome your fears and make your Reiki dreams come true.
