“Remember, to use the word “shy” to describe yourself is to give up control of your life and your ability to improve… — Jonathan Berent Control of your life Copy Share Image
“When avoidance becomes pervasive, it is known as phobia. Phobias develop in different ways. A phobic reaction is one in which a… — Jonathan Berent Different ways Copy Share Image
“ SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS These days, there are special interest groups of all kinds: sports clubs, outdoor clubs, singles activities, political groups,… — Jonathan Berent Interest groups Copy Share Image
“In more than a decade of psychotherapy practice, I have met thousands of people who refer to themselves as “shy.” Often, these… — Jonathan Berent Stumbling block Copy Share Image
“Socially anxious people of any age are likely to deny their problem, to assert, “I’m perfectly happy. I don’t need friends.” As… — Jonathan Berent Children Copy Share Image
“So what good is to be found in today’s metropolitan areas, amidst all the alienation, the anonymity, and the lack of cohesiveness… — Jonathan Berent Career Copy Share Image
“If you have low self-esteem, you believe you can see yourself through other people’s eyes, and you judge yourself by what you… — Jonathan Berent Confidence Copy Share Image
“ MAKING THE CALL Suppose you had a successful social encounter at a party. Last night went fine. But now you sit… — Jonathan Berent Business community Copy Share Image
“ Adam: Adam was a young man whose anxiety turned into a monster. Where Shelly had a very mild case of social… — Jonathan Berent Anxiety Copy Share Image
“No one is right 100 percent of the time or always says or does exactly the right thing.” — Jonathan Berent Right thing Copy Share Image
“ PERSONAL PROFILE FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION Consider the following list of twelve characteristics that are central to communicating both in an interview… — Jonathan Berent Communication Copy Share Image
“ So, try to have fun when you socialize. Think of it as an adventure. The results you get depend on the… — Jonathan Berent Adventure Copy Share Image
