Below are the 8 most common types of fear and how to overcome them

• Fear of Poverty.

• The fear of poverty itself can make you poor. Many people fear poverty and wonder what things are not going well with them. The fear of poverty could be seen in the way they talk, move and behave. You can hear them say things like ‘money does not grow from trees’ or that I will never be rich. 
•           To overcome the fear of poverty you have to confess daily ‘Am rich and successful. Am wealthy and Prosperous. Let your confession match the type of life you dream of.

• Fear of Sickness.

•          The fear of sickness will actually make you feel sick or it could even give you real sickness. It has been proven that most people who are at the hospitals are not really sick but it is fear that is keeping them there. You should never be afraid of sickness.
•           To overcome this fear of sickness let the word of God stay in your mouth. Confess daily ‘The sick should say “ am healed” Am therefore free from all sickness and diseases.    

Fear of Death.  

•                The fear of death is very dangerous for you. You should never be afraid of death. Jesus overcame death and brought life to light through immortality. So as a Christian, you have immortality. If you are not yet a believer in Christ, make sure you accept him today.
•           To overcome the fear of death you have to always cite the Bible. “ I shall not die but live to declare the works of God”.

• The Fear of People.

• There is no doubt you will become a complete failure if you are afraid of people. The other fellow is just like you. He may have attained a position of power but he is just another fellow like you. If you want to really succeed in life you have to kill the fear of people in your life completely.
•           To overcome this fear do what you are afraid of. If you are afraid of standing on the stage for singing, drama, or any other public events, force yourself to do it. What you fear, do it repeatedly until that fear vanishes from your life. 

• Fear of the Spotlight.

• This type of fear is most common in those who stand on stage. Maybe for singing or any other Entertainment purposes. They are afraid of the spotlight. What they don’t realize is that they may tend to carry that fear for a long time as a result affects their career. 
•           To overcome this fear you should start with family and friends and allow them to give you their opinion on what they think about your performance. This will help you to adjust and become more bold and confident.

• Fear of Evil Spirits.

• The fear of evil spirits is mostly common among religious people. Those who have gained demons knowledge but they know they have no real power to overcome these demons. If you are a Christian you have received the power to trample upon serpents and scorpions. 
•           To overcome this fear commit your ways in the hands of God and give no place to the devil. Live a life worthy of God and righteousness. 

• Fear of the Unknown.

• Why be afraid of what is not there? Why should I kill myself with worry when I don’t know what will happen next? What worry about your children when should be happy for their bright future? 
•           To overcome this fear just know that good things are coming your way. Many people focus on the evil and unknown things that could happen like sudden death, sickness, and lack instead to focus on the good things that could happen like an unexpected gift, winning a contract, or a surprise 2 Billion dollar check. 

• Fear of Failure.

• The fear of failure is common among students. They worry if they will pass their exams. They fear what others and friends will think if they fail. What they don’t know is, they are actually digging into your own failure with your thoughts. Fear to start a business could be another reason why most people fail and live in poverty, lack, and mediocrity.
•           To overcome this fear of failure you just have to embrace a new set of thoughts. Let your thoughts be success oriented. Just be positive about success and fear of failure will disappear. This is the way for your victory.