Why We Fear Life: How Overthinking, Guilt, and Fear Keep Us From Beginning

By Abdul Wahab

Most people aren't afraid of failure.
They're afraid of living.

They fear making decisions, wanting things, disappointing others, and being responsible for their own lives. So they wait. They overthink. They stay safe. And life quietly passes by.

Why We Fear Life explores the hidden psychology behind avoidance, overthinking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and indecision-not as flaws, but as learned survival strategies. Drawing on emotional insight rather than motivation or quick fixes, this book reveals how fear, guilt, and shame slowly teach us to shrink, hesitate, and delay our own beginnings.

This is not a book about bravery or confidence.
It is a book about participation.

Through clear, reflective chapters, you'll recognize why happiness can feel dangerous, why mistakes feel like moral failures, and why choosing your own desires can feel unsafe. You'll see how fear doesn't stop life-it quietly removes you from it.

If you've ever felt stuck, cautious, apologetic, or endlessly prepared but never begun, this book will help you understand why-and what it means to step back into your life with clarity and self-permission.

Not louder.
Not fearless.
Just present.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GHDZRQK9
• ISBN13: 9798244276541
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"