by Bertil Hjert on February 18, 2010
Devoting your free time to hobbies and activities that interest you is a great way to prevent your mind from becoming overly focused on your emotions.
This article will take this advice one step further and discuss the importance of routines, appearances and pride.
Humans are proud creatures, nature made us that way and while expressions of [...]
by Bertil Hjert on June 8, 2009
Confronting and overcoming an anxiety disorder can be challenging. You need the help of a trusted friend or family member to help support and reassure you as you encounter your fear and work to overcome it.
Many anxiety, panic attack and particularly phobia sufferers find having a support person to help them while they are exposing [...]
by Bertil Hjert on April 16, 2009
Here is a list of five questions to help you assess whether the particular trait applies to you. The remainder of the article describes the characteristic in more detail and suggest how to overcome the problems.
Answer true or false:
• It’s very hard for me to be alone.
• I feel like nothing unless someone loves me.
• It’s very difficult [...]
by Bertil Hjert on April 14, 2009
There are five basic strategies to improve:
• Enhance self-worth and self-respect.
• Develop a realistic view of other people’s approval.
• Develop assertiveness skills.
• Recognize and let go of codependency.
• Overcome social avoidance (social phobia), if applicable.
ENHANCE SELF-WORTH AND SELF-RESPECT
Briefly, self-esteem is about how you relate to yourself. Do you like, respect, trust, and believe in yourself? When you like yourself, you [...]
