Ask yourself, “What am I actually afraid of?” Pick apart your fear by determining if you are actually in danger, or if your fear of the unknown is getting the better of you.

Calm an overactive imagination by watching less television. TV plays a major part in what we think about on a daily basis. By limiting the amount of movies and TV watched, you can stop buying into the false sense of reality created by media. At a minimum, limit the amount of ghost-themed TV you watch. Try meditation to learn to calm an active mind. By concentrating on different thoughts, objects, or chants, you can learn how to focus your mind and block out unwanted thoughts.

There has been no proof that ghosts have ever caused any person physical harm. Most accounts are more legend than fact.

Don’t beat yourself up over your fear. Realize that it is perfectly natural. Recall your past successes. Think back about a time where you faced a difficult situation and came out on top. Allow yourself time to overcome your fear and if you fail, always set your mind to try again.

Make an effort to embrace both the physical and spiritual world equally. Make an effort to think of ghosts or spirits as non-scary and non-threatening entities—just like you.

Know who your higher power is. If you believe in God, Christ, Santa Claus, or any other being, hold that all energy and life stems from them. Imagine that both you and the ghost or spirit stem from this higher power in the form of warm, glowing light. Allow that light to protect you from anything that is dark. Invite only love and light into your life. [5] X Research source

For example, think about how often ghosts have been used in comedy like the movies Casper the Friendly Ghost, or Scary Movie.

Choose a minor situation that makes you afraid and use it as practice to build up to standing up to your fear of ghosts. For example, if you’re afraid of spiders, try to conquer this fear first. Always set a timeline on your goals to avoid backing out of them or giving up on them.

Even if there are no ghosts around, this can be a very powerful way to change your focus from thinking negative thoughts to positive ones.