Lose Your Fears and Achieve Your Dreams By Faith.com

When Jade's best friend told her about a great job opportunity at her company that would be a perfect fit, Jade got excited. The position paid well, came with great perks, and was ultimately the exact type of work that Jade had always dreamed of doing. “Just send me your resume by Friday,” the friend said. “I’ll make sure the hiring manager puts you at the top of her applicant list.”

Jade had been dreaming of finding a job like this one for years. It would mean more responsibility, but it would also mean more respect and a greater level of job satisfaction. Jade was qualified, experienced and a shoe-in for the gig. She went home that night and started working on her resume.

However, she didn’t get very far. By Friday, Jade still hadn’t sent her friend her resume. Why not? Because she was too scared of rejection.

Have you ever had big goals for yourself, only to let them fall by the wayside? If fear is holding you back from achieving your dreams, here are five tips for facing your fears in order to reach new heights!

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