When you find peace in your heart you start to exude it. It becomes infectious. Joy soon follows and a sense of calm is not too far behind. All of this from one good look in mirror. One hard look at who you really are. That's all it takes to get ball rolling.

And it's easy to pass it on. Remind your loved ones to find their peace within. They'll know it can be done because they would have seen transformation in you. Be a walking example of peace and watch how it spreads.

When others come to you full of fear and anger remember peace within yourself and gently remind them that no matter how bad it gets it will eventually work itself out for best.

We get what we dwell upon so if we keep our thoughts based on fear and anger that's what we'll continue to get. Instead let's focus on peace - peace within ourselves and let these thoughts multiply. Remember, be change you want to see - so be peaceful within your heart and watch your world begin to mirror that.

Why do we do this to ourselves?

Because we're afraid of unknowns that success can bring. That success could be anything, large or small.

It could be losing those extra pounds - you could be afraid of extra attention that could bring.

Or getting a big promotion - you could be afraid of extra responsibility.

Or getting your novel published - you could be afraid of being in public view for first time.

We're afraid that people are going to treat us differently if we succeed. We're afraid of stepping out of our comfort zone and into something new. We dream about success all of time yet we're too afraid of what might happen if those dreams were to come true.

So how does one get over this big fear?

You have to face it head on. One way to do this is to take baby steps - small actions that get you closer to your goals. By taking it one piece at a time you're gradually adjusting yourself to what might happen when you reach your goals.

Daily action towards your goals can help you beat your fears. So with a step by step approach you can reach success.