Affirmations for Social Phobia
March 31, 2008
Do you freeze up and panic when in social settings? Do you dread the dinner parties for work because you can never seem to make simple conversation with others?
Social phobia is a real fear and one that can be extremely difficult to deal with at times. Using positive affirmations can help you to overcome some of those fears that you have.
Here is a list of affirmations for you to use in social settings:
· I can open up and be conversational with others.
· I have the ability to mingle in a crowd and remain calm.
· I am at ease among a group of strangers.
· I am in control of my fears; my fears do not control me.
· I am calm, confident and in control of my thoughts, actions and words.
· I am important and what I have to say is equally important.
As you begin to use these positive affirmations to combat your fear of social situations, you should slowly begin to experience a shift in the enormity of your anxiety.
EXTRA TIPS:
· Smile
· Don’t cross your arms
· Say hello
· Pretend you’re confident—they’ll never know
Positive Words of Encouragement—6 Ways to Encourage Someone Today
March 29, 2008
Do you know someone who seems to be down in spirits? Do you wish there was something you could do to help them feel better? Here are six things you can do to encourage someone today:
1. Give them a card. With technology today, hardly anyone at all ever thinks about giving or sending cards to each other anymore. Go to the store and buy a nice “thinking of you” card. Write an encouraging note inside the card and mail it to that person, or give it to them personally.
2. Call someone. If you know someone who is having a difficult time, why not pick up the phone and call them? Sometimes people just need a lifeline. They just need to know that there is someone else out there who really does care. A simple phone call can greatly lift someone’s spirits.
3. Send them some flowers or a balloon bouquet. Again, technology has driven us to be more withdrawn to ourselves, doing something thoughtful like this would really brighten someone’s day. If you’re not a flower person, you could send a nice balloon bouquet with a candy assortment attached, or a green house plant.
4. Pay a compliment. Everyone likes to hear nice things said about them. Pay someone a compliment. Don’t go overboard with it; just pay a genuine compliment and watch it brighten their day.
5. Be a Secret Pal. If you’d like to do something nice, but don’t want to make a big deal about it, you could become someone’s Secret Pal. This way, neither of you feels awkward or self-conscious.
6. Be genuinely kind and considerate. Sometimes just being nice to someone means more than anything. We all need friends, so become someone’s friend today.
Law of Attraction—Ask and It Shall be Given
March 28, 2008
The premise behind the Law of Attraction is that if you ask for something that you truly want and meditate upon it, you will receive it. Of course, there is a lot more to it and it isn’t quite that simple, but that is the basic idea behind it. Let’s take a closer look at what this means.
Before you can ask for something, you have to know exactly what it is you will ask for. A child doesn’t usually ask for candy. Instead, they tell you they want the peanut M&Ms or the blue raspberry Laffy Taffies.
This same rule applies to the Law of Attraction. If you are vague in your request, the answer you receive will be just as vague. You have to be specific.
In order to be clear and specific, you must clearly define your heart’s desire. What is it deep down inside that you really want? What is that secret desire you’ve kept hidden for years because you were afraid to share it with anyone else? Uncover that.
Once you are able to be honest with yourself and clearly state what your desire is, you can then ask for it. By asking, I mean, you simply send out a request, whether mentally or physically, to the universe for what you want. Do it in your own way.
After you ask for what you want, continue meditating on it daily. Think about it. Daydream of it. Keep holding a picture of it in your mind until you are convinced that it is yours.
Here’s where most people drop off though. Now it isn’t enough to just think about it and wish for it. At this point, it is up to you to begin acting towards it. Putting action behind your desire opens up the door to greater possibilities and the chance of it coming to you a lot faster. You have to become proactive.
