[header] How to stop being scared [title] Assess the situation. [step] Fear is a natural response to a perceived threat, and in certain circumstances it can be healthy. However, fear can also inspire a fight or flight response in situations even when there is no threat. 
Take a moment to assess the situation and see if your fear is coming from an actual threat, or just as a reaction to something unfamiliar. [substeps] If, for example, you hear a bump in the night, take a moment to think about if there are other things, such as your neighbor closing their car door, that could make that noise.