Some people who struggle with anxiety may sometimes lose their
self esteem and self-confidence during the process. 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.
About the author:
Stan Popovich is the author of "A Layman's Guide to Managing
Fear" an easy to read book that presents a overview of
techniques that are effective in managing persistent fears and
anxieties. For additional information go to:
http://www.managingfear.com
