Sprint naar content

Dealing with fear of failure

Do you struggle with your fear of failure? Do you often feel overwhelmed by the pressure to perform? Do you try very hard to avoid failure. Or do you actually procrastinate to avoid the stress that potential failure creates in you? Does it get in the way of your goals? Does it undermine your self-confidence?



Time to do something about it.....

Fear of failure is the great fear of making mistakes or not meeting expectations.
Fear of failure is often accompanied by:
  • Physical symptoms such as palpitations, headaches, trembling and sweating.
  • Mental symptoms such as brooding; feelings of despair, negative thoughts about yourself and your performance.
  • Behavioral symptoms such as procrastination; excessive perfectionism, unstructured work and getting bogged down in details.

The training uses a wide range of methodologies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, relaxation techniques, emotionally focused therapy etc. You will learn practical strategies that you can use in everyday life.

Why should you take this training?

  • The training gives you insight into where your fear of failure comes from today.
  • It helps you increase your self-confidence, making you better able to face challenges.
  • The training teaches you practical strategies to deal with stress that you are experiencing.
  • It teaches you to share your worries and fears in a safe environment and learns that you are not the only one who has these fears.
  • Facing and overcoming your fears makes you stronger and more resilient.

Methods

  • Explaining fear of failure: what it is, how it arises, what sustains it
  • Clarifying fear of failure situations
  • Recognising and breaking the circle of fear of failure
  • Examine disturbing thoughts and replace them with more helpful ones
  • Relaxation techniques
  • Planning and study skills

Practical information

  • A training course consists of 2 or 5 meetings
  • A training group consists of a minimum of 6, maximum 9 students
  • The training is free of charge

Register

  • Dates: Friday 29 November and 6 December 2024
  • Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Location: Tilburg, campus Stappegoor, gebouw P1
  • Trainer: Marco de Wind

Unfortunately, it's no longer possible to register for the training above. Keep an eye on this website for future training dates.



Got any questions?

Send an email to istudent@fontys.nl