Decluttering Your Fear to Make Room for Confidence
Fear has a way of piling up like clutter in a tack room—old fears mix with new ones, creating a mess that weighs us down. But what if you could clean out that mental space and replace fear with confidence? Just like organizing your riding gear, sorting through your fears can help you regain clarity and control.

Step 1: Identify Your Fear Clutter

Take a moment to think about the fears that have been lingering. Some fears might be useful—like respecting a horse’s signals—but others might just be outdated worries you’ve outgrown. Write them down and ask yourself: Is this still relevant? If not, it’s time to let it go.

Step 2: Reframe the “What Ifs”

Fear often sneaks in through worst-case scenarios. Instead of letting your mind spiral into "What if I fall?" or "What if my horse spooks?", try flipping the script. "What if I ride well?" or  "What if my horse and I connect?" Changing the story you tell yourself shifts your mindset and creates space for courage.  Practice your courageous "what if's".

Step 3: Replace Fear with Action

Once you've cleared out unnecessary fear, it’s time to fill that space with confidence-building actions. Instead of focusing on what scares you, create a small, positive routine—like breathing exercises before mounting, running through a pre-ride checklist, or visualizing a smooth ride with all the details and the amazing feeling. The more you practice courage, the stronger it becomes.

Fear will always try to sneak back in, but when you keep your mental space tidy, it has less room to grow. Just like maintaining an organized tack room, regularly clearing out fear makes it easier to focus on what truly matters—enjoying the ride.

Ready to clear out fear and make room for confidence? Courage Coaching can help you take the next step toward fearless riding.  Schedule a chat to see if this would be a good fit for you and find out about the coaching options I offer.


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Hey there! I’m Elise Hittinger—Fear Slayer, Confidence Creator, and your go-to Courage Coach.

 
Once upon a time, I was that fearless kid riding deep into Angeles National Forest without a second thought. Then bam—life threw me a plot twist. A horse flipped on me, pinning me beneath it, and fear crept in like an uninvited guest who wouldn’t leave.

That moment tested everything. But here’s the wild part—I walked away with only bruises and a divine reminder that I wasn’t done yet. Fear may have stolen my joy for a while, but it did not get the final say.

Fast forward to a move to Kentucky, where the trails were calling my name. I had two choices: let fear keep the reins or take them back. Spoiler alert—I took them back. Now, I help other riders (and, honestly, anyone sick of fear running their life) do the same.

I make fear pack its little bags and GTFO. Whether it’s through hypnotherapy, NLP, or a little well-placed humor, I help people trade anxiety for confidence, doubt for courage, and overthinking for action.

So, if you’re ready to kick fear to the curb and rediscover the joy you deserve—I’m here for it. Let’s do this.

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