Archive for June, 2008
Quitting Smoking as a Technique to Improve your Self Confidence
June 30th, 2008This morning on my way into the office this morning, I made the decision to quit smoking once and for all. As I was driving and thinking about the implications of quitting I realized how overcoming the nicotine addiction can be another big step in improving my self-confidence. Quitting cigarettes can give one [...]
Finding Encouragement in Discouraging Situations
June 23rd, 2008Just as with anything else you put your mind to, it’s inevitable that you’ll experience ups and downs as you become more confident in social situations. Perhaps one day, you may be a social animal, while the next you might feel like hiding. While the ups can be very gratifying, the downs can be very [...]
What Other Social Anxiety Sites do You Visit?
June 14th, 2008Over the past few months, I have been searching for more social anxiety blogs, and I have only found a few that actively post content. I know that others must exist. What sites do you visit, and which have helped you the most?
Realistically Coping With Approach Anxiety
June 14th, 2008Most of us who have had to deal with approach anxiety (AA) have heard at least one person tell us “Just do it and it will get easier with time” and assuming that you’re approach anxiety is just as easily dealt with as theirs was. If you’re reading this because of your AA, it’s probably [...]
Am I Socially Anxious Or Just Shy – Overcoming Social Anxiety Disorder
June 14th, 2008Matt at “Overcoming Social Anxiety Disorder” has written a very interesting Blog on the shyness and social anxiety disorder. Personally I choose to believe that the two are the same beast because they involve the same irrational fears. My social anxieties in some ways extend directly from my shyness as a kid, and because [...]
Just That Interesting: Internet dating sites
June 13th, 2008My friend, laFunk over at “Just That Interesting” has amazed me again with a brilliant blog about finding dates on Internet dating sites. I wish I had had this advice when I was on the prowl.
Just That Interesting: Internet dating sites
Anxiety, Dating, and Exercise
June 12th, 2008Everyone knows that exercise is for the most part good for them, but there are a number of advantages to exercise that many people don’t know. Of these, two are relevant to this blog. You may already know or have noticed that exercise can make you more relaxed. Another side effect, that I only know [...]
The Therapeutic Qualities of Social Networks
June 11th, 2008Since it was released, I have been hearing quite a bit about this new social network called “Plurk.” Initially I put off joining as I didn’t want to have to interact with people to build another network of friends. Finally yesterday I decided to join and see what all of the hype was about. Initially [...]
Social Anxiety | Make Decisions! | General Information | Dealing With Social Anxiety
June 10th, 2008I stumbled upon this post earlier as I was checking through my feeds. Prior to this I had always looked at the effect of my anxiety on the decisions I made, but never the other way around. After reading it however, I am going to try to force myself to make decisions more quickly, and [...]
5 Ways to Boost Your Confidence to a New Level
June 10th, 2008Image courtesy of AarinFreePhoto.com.
Continue to Learn – The more you know, the more you have to be confident about. Why not fill in with knowledge in areas where you’re not so confident. Generally it helps to pick subjects that are relevent to the people you are around. Perhaps sports, music, movies or current news [...]
