The only way to deal with fear is to face it. Avoiding it keeps you from moving forward—it only makes you anxious. Fear makes you notice and remember negative events, reinforcing the sense that the world is scary. You can work to change that by deliberately noticing what is positive. Like the joy you feel when you see someone you love, the pleasure of a sunny day, the beauty in nature, the fun of an outing, or the humor in a situation… the list goes on. Positivity broadens your perspective, and the more you practice it, the more it builds resilience that helps you function well even in difficult times.