Susan Jeffers quotes

Susan Jeffers was a renowned American psychologist and author known for her bestselling self-help books. With a background in psychology, she dedicated her career to helping individuals overcome fear and anxiety. Jeffers was a pioneer in promoting self-confidence and personal growth through her popular book, "Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway." Her teachings continue to inspire readers worldwide to conquer their fears and live their best lives. Learn more about Susan Jeffers and her transformative work in the field of personal development.

We cannot escape fear. We can only transform it into a companion that accompanies us on all our exciting adventures.

- Susan Jeffers

This one is really tough! See if you can go one week without criticizing anyone or complaining about anything. You will be surprised how difficult this is. You will also be surprised to learn how much complaining and criticizing you do.

- Susan Jeffers

There's nothing as powerful as a made-up mind!

- Susan Jeffers

The world is filled with people who have been handed the 'worst' life has to offer… and they have come out winners!

- Susan Jeffers

The wall that protects you, also imprisons you.

- Susan Jeffers

The only way to get rid of the fear of doing something is to go out and do it.

- Susan Jeffers

The most important thing is for you to be your own best friend. Whatever you are doing – don’t put yourself down. Slowly begin to discover which, for you, is the path of the heart. Which path in life will make you grow? That is the path to take.

- Susan Jeffers

The less you need someone’s approval, the more you are able to love them.

- Susan Jeffers

The bigger your life, the smaller your fear.

- Susan Jeffers

Taking responsibility means not blaming yourself. Anything that takes away your power or your pleasure makes you a victim. Dont make yourself a victim of yourself!

- Susan Jeffers

Taking responsibility means never blaming anyone else for anything you are being, doing, having or feeling.

- Susan Jeffers

Taking responsibility means handling the Chatterbox. This is the little voice inside, the voice that tries to drive you crazy – and often succeeds!

- Susan Jeffers

Say yes to life. Participate. Move. Act. Write. Read. Sign up. Take a stand. Or do whatever it takes for you. Get involved in the process.

- Susan Jeffers

One step at a time is enough for me. Impatience is simply a way of beating yourself up.

- Susan Jeffers

Not only am I going to experience fear whenever I’m on on unfamiliar territory, but so is everyone else. I said to myself: You mean all those people out there that I’ve been envying because they’re not afraid to move ahead with their lives have really been afraid? Why didn’t somebody tell me!? I guess I never asked.

- Susan Jeffers

If you haven’t made any mistakes lately, you must be doing something wrong.

- Susan Jeffers

If we do not consciously and consistently focus on the spiritual part of ourselves, we will never experience the kind of joy, satisfaction, safety, and connectedness we are all seeking.

- Susan Jeffers

If everybody feels fear when approaching something totally new in life, yet so many are out there 'doing it' despite their fear, then we must conclude that fear is not the problem.

- Susan Jeffers

Genuine giving is not only altruistic; it also makes us feel better.

- Susan Jeffers

Five truths about fear: Truth 1. The fear will never go away as long as I continue to grow. Truth 2. The only way to get rid of the fear of doing something is to go out and do it. Truth 3. The only way to feel better about myself is to go out… and do it. Truth 4. Not only am I going to experience fear whenever I’m on unfamiliar territory, but so is everyone else. Truth 5. Pushing through fear is less frightening than living with the underlying fear that comes from a feeling of helplessness.

- Susan Jeffers

Complaining will not change things in your life; only action will. Make a list of all you need to do to change what doesn't work in your life and, little by little, begin making those changes.

- Susan Jeffers

By learning to trust your intuition, miracles seem to happen. Intuitive thoughts are gifts from the higher self.

- Susan Jeffers

As your awareness of the riches available to you in your everyday life grows, you are on the way to becoming the laughing Buddha. Life is joyous. Life is Light. Life is happy. You are awake at last.

- Susan Jeffers

As we start looking for the good, our focus automatically is taken off the bad.

- Susan Jeffers

Are you a 'victim', or are you taking responsibility for your life?

- Susan Jeffers

Always phrase affirmations in the positive, rather than the negative: Wrong: I am no longer putting myself down. Right: I am becoming more confident every day.

- Susan Jeffers

All you have to do to find a way out of your self-imposed prison is to retrain your thinking.

- Susan Jeffers

All you have to do to diminish your fear is to develop more trust in your ability to handle whatever comes your way!

- Susan Jeffers

Take a risk a day – one small or bold stroke that will make you feel great once you have done it.

- Susan Jeffers

Remove those 'I want you to like me' stickers from your forehead and, instead, place them where they truly will do the most good – on your mirror!

- Susan Jeffers