Do you have problems saying no when you want to? Well, I’ve written this page to help you out. After more than twenty years writing about the topic of self esteem and confidence, becoming a published author and helping so many through teaching and life coaching, I will show you how to say no with …
The fear of public speaking seems to be quite widespread. It also seems to be an important skill that students and professionals need to become successful in their studies or in their careers. But in order to understand this common fear, and how to overcome it, we need to consider why we fear speaking so …
I know how painful and limiting shyness can be because I was extremely shy for many years until I was in my late twenties and early thirties. According to Psychcentral the number of adults that believe they are suffering from shyness is between 40-60%. We need to look at this a little closer to see …
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According to the Mayo Clinic, assertiveness is important because it can reduce your stress and enable you to communicate much better. They also describe how this can improve your self esteem and help you to become more respected by others. But before we get into how assertiveness training can help, let us define what it …
Low self esteem can affect your ability to communication effectively with others. There is a clear connection between low self esteem and fear of social communication, according to this article published in Human Communication Research journal in 1997. But exactly how does self esteem affect communication skills and what can be done to improve them? …
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Panic attacks are a common occurrence for many Americans. Anxiety and fear, can result in a panic attack, which a person may mistake for a heart attack. Here we will learn what causes panic attacks and suggest how they can be treated. Different people have different triggers, and therefore it may not always be apparent what …
Many people who lack self confidence find that in social situations they feel uncomfortable or unnatural. Do you feel uneasy in social situations and have problems being yourself? If you do, then what should you do to improve your social skills and self confidence? If you’ve ever been in a social situation where whatever you …