“If you experience feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem, your poor self-image may keep you from exploring your social self and getting… — Jonathan Berent Ask yourself Copy Share Image
“One thing I like to tell my clients is that the Chinese word for failure can be interpreted to mean “opportunity. ” — Jonathan Berent Failure Copy Share Image
“ Proxemics Proxemics is the study of how people use space. As a rule, people reveal how they feel toward each other… — Jonathan Berent Close friends Copy Share Image
“ it is okay to have anxiety. What is not okay is to let your anxiety control you. ” — Jonathan Berent Anxiety Copy Share Image
“Changing your immediate environment can be an important step to building confidence and trust within yourself. It can also be very empowering,… — Jonathan Berent Building confidence Copy Share Image
“ Seven Steps of Relationship Development For people with social anxiety, dating can be particularly stressful. There are many unknowns: “Does this… — Jonathan Berent Body language Copy Share Image
“When your interactions are inhibited by social anxiety, you are unable to get as much out of life as possible, and so… — Jonathan Berent Life Copy Share Image
“ A Professional Image The image you project begins with the first phone call you make. If you feel some initial anxiety,… — Jonathan Berent Close your eyes Copy Share Image
“ PERFORMANCE ANXIETY If it is indeed human nature to seek social relationships, then why would someone choose not to socialize? As… — Jonathan Berent Fear Copy Share Image
“What is the difference between an anxiety reaction and an anxiety attack? Perhaps it can best be explained by degree. The victim… — Jonathan Berent Anxiety Copy Share Image
“While you weren’t “born shy,” you were born dependent. As an infant, you relied on your parents for all your personal care.… — Jonathan Berent Freedom Copy Share Image
“Picture the athlete at the starting line of a race—adrenaline pumping, energy flowing, muscles tightening, skin aglow with anticipatory perspiration, heart beating… — Jonathan Berent Anxiety Copy Share Image
“When evaluating a new client for degree of independence, I consider four factors: 1. Emotional issues: Does the person have good resources… — Jonathan Berent Daily life Copy Share Image
“ Thought Stopping Thought stopping is a stress management technique designed to interrupt obsessive thought patterns. If you find yourself continually going… — Jonathan Berent Management Copy Share Image
“ A CHANGING SOCIETY What does today’s high incidence of social anxiety tell us about modern society? As we’ve seen, social anxiety… — Jonathan Berent Change Copy Share Image
“Parents in particular often confuse nurturing with rescuing. To nurture is to empower —to provide the skills and information that will eventually… — Jonathan Berent Fear Copy Share Image
“Anxiety is a fact of life! Everyone experiences it. It began in our cave-dweller days as a fight-or-flight response . Think of… — Jonathan Berent Anxiety Copy Share Image
“ Humor Humor is a great social lubricator—it can make interacting go more smoothly. If you are good at telling jokes, try… — Jonathan Berent Football team Copy Share Image
“When your social anxiety becomes so great that you have to avoid the specific situation that causes it, you are dealing with… — Jonathan Berent Anxiety Copy Share Image
“As the legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi used to say, you have to know your fundamentals to play a good… — Jonathan Berent Green bay Copy Share Image
“ Touching Like nodding, touching shows interest. Upon meeting someone, the best way to show respect and sincere interest is to shake… — Jonathan Berent Body language Copy Share Image
“When you are contemplating a job or career change, anxiety can be a large stumbling block. Hand in hand with anxiety goes… — Jonathan Berent Anxiety Copy Share Image
“NOTE: Practice your most effective relaxation techniques before you begin these exercises (refer to Chapter 6 if necessary). People are better able… — Jonathan Berent Close your eyes Copy Share Image
“ Smile By the time an observer has taken in the information conveyed by how you stand, you are likely to have… — Jonathan Berent Bad mood Copy Share Image
“ Active Listening As a skill, active listening draws on many of the abilities you’ve developed so far, from your relaxation techniques… — Jonathan Berent Body language Copy Share Image
