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by Stan Popovich
Some people have a difficult time in managing their anxieties and
fears. In addition, a person’s self
esteem and self-confidence can
also suffer. As a result, here is a list of techniques a person can
use to help manage their anxieties, fears, and self esteem.
Remember that practice makes perfect. Whenever it comes to
dealing with your anxieties or any other task; practice, patience,
and persistence is the name of the game. If you don’t get the
desired results the first time around, then keep trying until you do
get the results. Through practice, you will become better at the
task at hand and your self-confidence will increase. This also
applies to managing your anxieties.
In every anxiety-related situation you experience, begin to learn
what works, what doesn’t work, and what you need to improve on in
managing your fears and anxieties. For instance, you have a lot of
anxiety and you decide to take a walk to help you feel better. The
next time you feel anxious you can remind yourself that you got
through it the last time by taking a walk. This will give you the
confidence to manage your anxiety the next time around.
Sometimes, we can get anxious over a task that we will have to
perform in the near future. When this happens, visualize yourself
doing the task in your mind. For instance, you and your team have to
play in the championship volleyball game in front of a large group
of people in the next few days. Before the big day comes, imagine
yourself playing the game in your mind. Imagine that you’re
playing in front of a large audience. By playing the game in your
mind, you will be better prepared to perform for real when the time
comes. Self-Visualization is a great way to reduce the fear and
stress of a coming situation and increase your self-confidence.
Don’t forget to Pray and ask God for help. A person can only do
so much. Asking God for help can give us additional resources to
help manage our fears and self-confidence. It is not always easy,
however God is in control and he will help you if you ask him.
Write down on a list everything that you are thankful for. Do not
take anything for granted. The next time you feel down, take out
your list and review everything that you have listed. This is a
great way to remind us of what we have.
As a layman, I realize it can be difficult to manage our
anxieties and self-esteem. If you have trouble then talk to a
professional who can help you manage your fears, anxieties, and self
esteem. They will be able to provide you with additional advice and
insights on how to deal with your current problem. In the meantime,
remember to take it one day at a time.
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