You may fear success because achieving a goal can bring consequences you don’t want, even while you want the goal itself. Success can mean greater responsibility, more visibility, criticism, changing relationships, or less personal freedom.
Research suggests fear of success is not a single psychological experience. Different people have different concerns, so it helps to identify yours rather than assuming you are self-sabotaging.
To pinpoint your fear, ask what specifically would change if you succeeded:
If you fear a skills gap, training may help.
If you fear a lifestyle change, evaluate the opportunity more carefully before committing.
The goal is not to eliminate fear before acting. It is to understand the fear well enough to make a considered decision.
https://www.wisdom.vedaspark.com/blogs/why-do-i-find-it-hard-to-be-present
