Achieving your goals is tough enough, but if you suffer from anxiety it becomes even more difficult. Here, clinical psychologist Dr. Alice Boyes shares her best tips for conquering anxiety.
Outline:
Get to Know Your BIS (Behavioral Inhibition System)
People who are anxious or sensitive tend to be high in behavioral inhibition—they’re highly sensitive to “punishment” or just the “potential for punishment.” In psychology-speak, “punishment” includes both actively negative responses (such as criticism) or something positive been taken away (such as the loss of solitude). […]
Practice Experiencing “Non-Reward”
Practice Exposing Yourself to Constructive Negative Feedback
Learn to Accurately Identify Your Emotions
Give Yourself Time to Recover From Disappointments
Learn to Identify Your Cognitive Distortions