Things to be afraid of: Bees, snakes, lightning, deep ravines, nightmares and the dark (OOOHHHH!!!). President Bush also would like us to be afraid of terrorists. Things not to be afraid of: ...

Fear, while often seen as a primal instinct meant to protect us, can sometimes lead us down paths of sheer irrationality. It's that gut-wrenching emotion that overrides logic and pushes us to make ...

The Big Ideas: What Do We Fear? Seeking out the scary and the spooky can be a fun and healthy way to build resilience and learn to cope with stress. Share full article Doreen Haviland screams while ...

Feb. 23, 2007 — -- From the faces of missing children on posters that cry "Have You Seen Me?" to public service announcements about cancer and other illnesses; from the terrorist attacks splashed ...

Recently, I was picked by a committee of students at my university to give a short speech during their baccalaureate ceremony, a traditional gathering of new graduates. The evening's theme had to do ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about leadership and performance management. Fear can be the catalyst for many indecisive moments during times of change.

It’s no secret that fear has a way of wrapping itself around opportunity, whispering doubts and worst-case scenarios until you’re paralyzed into inaction. These moments of hesitation seem innocuous at ...

As a manager, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind of fixing processes, eliminating bottlenecks, and streamlining workflows. We focus on reducing friction—the things that get in the way ...

Aviophobia affects 6.5 percent of the population. "Aviophobia, a fear of flying, affects 6.5 percent of the population, according to the National Institute of Mental Health." Getty Images Oct. 7, 2013 ...

Many women live with fear they cannot name. We can recognize danger, trust our bodies, and understand what fear is trying to ...

FC Barcelona is expected to face Bayer Leverkusen in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League. The match will take place on March 7, 2012 at Camp Nou in Barcelona. La Blaugrana enters the match ...