The longer I live, the more I realize that fear is virtually the root of all evil in my life. Fear makes me avoid risk, miss opportunities, and recoil from relationships that could enrich my life. Just about every regret in my life can be traced back to fear in some way.

So what do we do to overcome fear and create the life we want? These four tips from a Harvard professor might be a good place to start.

You might also want to listen to this episode of the 1 Simple Thing Podcast as Jennifer Touma teaches how to keep fear from taking you hostage.