Archive for May, 2006
What did I want out of life?
I eventually came to the conclusion that, although there were many people concerned about my well-being, it was ultimately my responsibility to take control of my life. No one was going to do this for me. I couldn’t just sit back and have my ideal life unfold in front of me – but wouldn’t it [...]
On the up cycle - finally!
The cycle theory helped me get through the lowest point in my life. Yeah, I know it’s simplistic, but for me it actually made a huge difference. I couldn’t believe I hadn’t used it since having so much success a few years back in an intolerable work environment.
My belief that the next upturn was right [...]
A real test
The cyclical theory of life was pretty much spot on. If you stopped and really observed what was going on around you, you would know that it was real. I decided to give it a try and kept this thought with me as I struggled through my workday.
Related topics
The topics I write about are generally based on social anxiety. However, I also enjoy writing about other self-improvement techniques I feel have helped me deal with many difficulties – including SA.
The previous post is a good example of that. It is merely a coping technique that can be applied to many difficult [...]
The cycle
Sitting on an outdoor patio, sipping beer on that warm July night, I was introduced to a theory that would help me deal with pretty much anything that life could throw at me. Although it was not a cure for social anxiety, it did help me through some very difficult times. It’s just a shame [...]
Meeting an old friend
I am ashamed to admit that a few years ago I thought about packing it in – I mean permanently. I felt trapped and it seemed that there was never going to be anything in my life other than pain and suffering.
It didn’t matter what others said to try and cheer me up – [...]
Motivation and enjoyment
Taking pleasure in the task at hand makes all the difference in the world. At least this is how it worked for me. Having a genuine interest in whatever I was working on, made learning easier, working more pleasurable, and increased the likelihood that I would follow through until completion.
This concept was nothing new. [...]
Motivation and results
I’m digressing a little into the area of motivation, goal-setting, faith and determination, because, without this, little can be accomplished in life – including efforts to combat my social anxiety.
I needed to:
-Have clear goals and the ability to stay focused.
-Have faith that things would progress and improve.
-Have a genuine interest in what I was doing, [...]