Millions struggle with an intense fear of something that poses little or no threat, from flying to cockroaches to a trip to ...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have always had a fear of heights, which has made me hesitant to try things that involve being up high. However, one item on my bucket list has been going skydiving in Dubai, and I’m ...

Fear of failure is a significant obstacle that stands between you and your goals. But it doesn’t have to be. Fear of failure is the intense worry you experience when you imagine all the horrible ...

This isn't just about wanting a partner; it's about a deep-seated anxiety that often stems from societal expectations, biological clocks, and even past relational traumas. Understanding why this fear ...

Aspiring entrepreneurs know failure is a potential result of starting a company. That’s why around 45 percent of Americans with a business idea don’t go for it–out of fear of failure–according to a ...

Before you have to give that big presentation, imagine yourself succeeding. In your mind, you’re a poor public speaker — and you avoid getting up in front of a room at all costs. But what you fail to ...

When I set out for my first outdoor ride of the season back in May, I had little to no expectations. For all I cared, I could’ve toppled over right then and there and I would’ve gone back home to my ...

Isabel O’Brien is an experienced business journalist who specializes in private equity, infrastructure, and financial misconduct. Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, ...