Category: social anxiety self-empowerment
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DO I HAVE SOCIAL ANXIETY QUIZ
INSTRUCTIONS: What follows is a list of questions pertaining to the common symptoms of social anxiety. This test has no diagnostical power, it is purely to help you raise your mental health self-awareness. Please see disclaimer For each question, answer how frequently you experience certain symptoms: 0 = Never 1= Occasionally 2 = Half the…
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STARTING A CONVERSATION AT SCHOOL
Greet your schoolmates or whoever student you know is in your class. Say, “Hi” or “How are you?” the first time you see them during the day start a conversation “What are you… doing…talking about…eating… reading?” “What do you think about…class…professor…lesson? How do you like… lunch…project… game?” “I like your… shirt… hat… sneakers…, where did…
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TIPS FOR DEALING WITH SOCIAL ANXIETY IN SCHOOL
SET UP HEALTHY HABITS AND ROUTINES DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR: ~ Get enough sleep: got to sleep at the same time every night and get al least 8 to 10 hours of sleep. ~ Eat healthy meals, avoiding excessive sweets and sodium. For example eat a breakfast full of proteins, whole grains and/or fruits. Lunch…
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GET A QUICK BOOST IN SELF-CONFIDENCE
POSTURE: Your posture is very important, because it is a reflection of your self-image. If you walk with your head down, dragging your feet and arms, you will project submission and resignation and feel the same. On the other hand, if you stand up straight, head up, and walk with conviction, then you will project…
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MINDRISELIFE GUIDE TO PRACTICING EYE CONTACT
Making eye contact will provide you with valuable information about the person you are interacting with and the exchange itself. Particularly, you will get a more accurate idea of the type of interaction you are having, be it positive, negative or neutral. LEVEL 0: By yourself Sit or stand 18 inches away from a mirror…
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THE 3 PILLARS OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION COMPETENCE: Communication-based knowledge acquired either naturally (by observing and evaluating the others) or through instruction. Learning and appreciating the balance between listening and speaking. Speak clearly. Communicate ethically. Know when it is appropriate to speak. Understand the message of your interlocutor(s). Choose the best way to communicate based on context. Demonstrate credibility. Identify and…