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Autoestima, Amor próprio, Autovalorização

por João Carvalho Neto - joaoneto@joaocarvalho.com.br
Estes são termos muito utilizados por todos para se referirem ao sentimento de importância própria com que cada um de nós convive.
À falta desses sentimentos, surgem a carência, a baixa autoestima, que caracterizam um ser que não se ama o suficiente para agir em função de seus interesses.
Mas como tudo isso acontece?
Quais os mecanismos psíquicos que envolvem estas construções?
Algumas elucidações são necessárias para tentarmos elaborar nossas ideias.
Claro que isso exigiria terminologias mais técnicas, do que me abstenho para desenvolver o tema, dentro do possível, ao alcance do público leigo em Psicanálise.
Inicialmente, é preciso compreender que existe uma energia psíquica, a que chamamos libido, responsável pelo investimento de amor, tanto em relação aos outros quanto a nós mesmos.
Nos primeiros tempos de nossas vidas, ainda na primeira infância, esta libido se encontra quase totalmente voltada para o próprio indivíduo, naquilo que denominamos narcisismo primário.
É um estado, natural nesse período, em que a criança se encontra egocêntrica, sentindo o mundo como se girasse em função exclusivamente de seus próprios interesses.
Por este estado é que um bebê chora exigindo mamar, independente do que possa estar acontecendo; somente seu desejo existe.
Com o passar do tempo, ele vai aprendendo que existem outros seres, outros desejos que ele vai ter que considerar, iniciando a vida de relação.
Nesse período, o amor por si mesmo é absoluto, e o autoamor futuro, na vida adulta, vai depender muito de como esta criança vai avançando e amadurecendo seu narcisismo.
Ou seja, uma autoestima saudável será o remanescente do narcisismo primário, sem o caráter egocêntrico infantil que inviabiliza a vida de inter-relação.
No estado de narcisismo primário, a criança se sente totalmente preenchida de valor, como se ela se visse perfeita, isenta de falhas.
Durante o processo educacional esse mito vai caindo por terra; ela se vê alvo da censura, de críticas, de informações sobre si passadas por pessoas que ela aprendeu a amar e considera.
Além disso, passa a viver experiências de sucesso e fracasso que, quando mal conduzidas pelos educadores (pais, familiares e professores), podem deixar feridas profundas nos remanescentes narcísicos.
Então, este indivíduo tenta criar um ego ideal para si mesmo, uma imagem que possa ser melhor aceita por ele, pela família e pela sociedade em que deseja se inserir.
Se consegue ser bem-sucedido, pode se autoapaixonar novamente, correndo o risco de retomar o narcisismo original e esquecer os aspectos de sua personalidade que precisam ser trabalhados e desenvolvidos para se tornarem melhores.
Ou seja: "eu sou o bom e todo mundo está errado".
Esses pontos cegos, criados pelo ressurgimento do narcisismo, tendem a gerar muita angústia ao longo do tempo, além de isolarem a pessoa que vai se tornando insuportável.
Por outro lado, se ele não consegue criar um ego ideal satisfatório, pode se tornar profundamente dependente da opinião das pessoas, valorizando mais as relações do que sua própria individualidade, ficando refém daqueles que espera que o amem.
E, quando encontra alguém apaixonado, se entrega e passa a investir sua libido totalmente nesta pessoa, não sobrando energia para manter seu sentido de autovalorização.
São os carentes, dependentes, inseguros, etc.
Bem... diante de tanta tragédia psíquica existe uma solução saudável que sustente uma autoestima positiva?
Vamos considerar que a existência de um ego ideal é inevitável.
Vivemos em um mundo de aparências e, para nele sobrevivermos, temos que manter um certo nível de aceitação social.
Sem uma hipocrisia razoável ninguém se insere.
Imagine, leitor amigo, se você demonstrasse publicamente tudo o que sente e passa pelos seus pensamentos...
Melhor deixar pra lá!
A grande questão é que esse ego ideal não seja uma máscara suficientemente densa para que você se esconda de si mesmo.
Como você poderia realmente se amar tentando se apaixonar por uma imagem que sabe ser irreal?
Na verdade, este autoamor pelo ego ideal é o mesmo do narcisismo primário: antes, um autoamor que desconhecia possibilidades de falhas (quando criança), e agora um autoamor por uma imagem de perfeição irreal criada para se proteger dentro dela.
O grande desafio é resgatar a energia psíquica da libido narcísica e se apaixonar pelo que você é, pelas suas virtudes mas também pelas suas imperfeições.
É se apaixonar pelas possibilidades enriquecedoras de trabalhar por elaborá-las, tomando-as não como algo desprezível mas desafiador.
É aceitar-se tal qual se é, mas com motivação para transformar o que seja possível, sem quimeras ideais nem recriminações derrotistas.
E, um ego forte - por se amar - e flexível - por se aceitar nas suas dificuldades - será sempre muito mais saudável e capaz de enfrentar com otimismo os embates de sua vida.
João Carvalho Neto
Psicanalista, autor dos livros
"Psicanálise da alma" e "Casos de um divã transpessoal".
www.joaocarvalho.com.br
quarta-feira, junho 19, 2013
A MOTIVAÇÃO PESSOAL NOS LEVA A SUPERAÇÃO DOS MEDOS
AUTO-MOTIVAÇÃO
Permanecer em constante auto-motivação é um enorme desafio para uma grande parte das pessoas – sem auto-motivação, a nossa mente é constantemente assaltada por pensamentos negativos e somos também invadidos com pensamentos e ideias de grande incerteza e ansiedade sobre o nosso futuro.
É comum enfrentarmos dúvidas existenciais que podem ser uma das causas da depressão.
O que contrói a pessoa bem bem-sucedida é o fato de ela acreditar na sua auto-motivação e capacidade de seguir em frente, e de utilizar todos os desafios como um trampolim para a sabedoria.
A pessoa com auto-motivação é aquela que mantém sempre presente na sua mente as situações onde foi bem sucedida e mantém-se alheia à invasão dos pensamentos de perdedora.
Para uma pessoa se auto-motivar precisa ter um profundo Auto-conhecimento e saber se Auto-Valorizar, procurando dentro de si o que a move e a faz sorrir com o olhar.
Não há soluções simples para a falta de motivação no entanto um trabalho constante de desenvolvimento pessoal é uma grande ajuda.
Mesmo depois de resolvermos um desafio, outro problema reaparece ao primeiro sinal de fracasso.
A chave é compreender seus pensamentos e como eles conduzem suas emoções.
Aprendendo a cultivar pensamentos motivadores, neutralizar os negativos, e manter-se focado na tarefa que tem em mãos.
Razões para perdermos a Motivação
Existem três razões principais perdemos a motivação:
Falta de Confiança (baixa auto-estima)
Se a pessoa não acredita que pode ter sucesso, precisa saber qual o ponto a tentar?
Falta de Foco – Se a pessoa não sabe o que quer, você quer realmente alguma coisa?
Falta de Direcção – Se não sabe o que fazer, como pode estar motivado a fazê-lo?
A Auto-Motivação é que trás o sentido à nossa existência, a permanente descoberta interior de quais são os acontecimentos, situações e pessoas que despertam em nós o motor da vida e nos mantêm sempre com um fogo interno.
Também saber libertar tudo o que nos aprisiona e deixar ir é uma fonte de liberdade que nos torna mais disponíveis para o que realmente tem valor e é essencial na nossa vida.
A Auto-motivação é uma descoberta diária de quem somos, do que queremos e onde queremos estar.
Motivação Pessoal
Motivação pessoal é uma forma de gerar impulsos de iniciativa na acção que criam motivação e entusiasmo na vida de uma pessoa.
A motivação pessoal é fundamental para quem deseja manter uma vida equilibrada e de sucesso seja nos relacionamentos, seja na profissão e na vida em geral.
Dada a importância óbvia da motivação pessoal seria de esperar que cada pessoa tivesse desenvolvida a habilidade de auto-motivação?
Infelizmente não é assim tão comum haver uma auto-responsabilização das pessoas no que diz respeito à auto-motivação.
A motivação pessoal é comum em pessoas que encaram o sucesso de sua vida está em suas mãos
Algumas pessoas podem ser naturalmente mais auto-motivadas do que outras pelos mais diversos factores.
As pessoas mais auto-motivadas podem ter sido influenciadas por ambientes onde a auto-motivação foi incentivada e promovida ou então podem ter sido tão desafiados e “questionados” negativamente pela vida ao ponto de começarem a acreditar que a sua motivação apenas pode depender de si e nunca de factores externos e assim desenvolver essas habilidades de motivação pessoal ao extremo e mover-se na vida apenas contando com as suas habilidades.
Motivação pessoal – em 10 estratégias
1 - Não sobrevalorizar os próprios erros, esta é uma formula muito importante para aprender novas formas de ser, agir, estar e pensar, adquire-se a sabedoria da experiencia através da tentativa e erro. Quem não se permite errar, não se permite “crescer” e evoluir. Uma pessoa sem medo de errar, tenta fazer o seu melhor, no entanto permite-se errar e com essa experiência de vida e sabedoria terá mais facilidade em conquistar a motivação pessoal por estar consciente do caminho que quer seguir.
2 - Aprender a sentir-nos felizes com a nossa vida, aceitando os desafios como fontes de crescimento, no entanto tentar sempre seguir caminhos, vivências, relacionamentos que a realizem. E se caso não nos sentirmos felizes, devemos iniciar ”AGORA” um processo de auto-responsabilização pelas decisões que tomamos “AGORA”, para que a vida amanhã corresponda cada vez mais ao que aspiramos e desejamos. A Felicidade, o entusiasmo e motivação geram mais energia positiva dentro de nós e ajudam a continuar a seguir os caminhos do preenchimento interno e da realização. Esta energia é importante para nos manter mais optimistas, entusiasmados com a nossa vida e que se traduz numa fonte de motivação pessoal.
3 - Sair da sua zona de conforto, não nos devemos limitar nos nossos objectivos e sonhos. É preciso aprender a entrar em um ambiente desconhecido para explorar melhor as oportunidades que estes ambientes tem para nos oferecer. Não basta ficar com as mesmas pessoas, mesmos lugares, habilidades ou trabalho. É essencial que se explorem coisas novas que vão reforçar a sua capacidade de alcançar seus objetivos e mantê-lo a permanecer motivado.
4 - Pensar o impensável, manter sempre os nossos sonhos como um objectivo alcançável. Nada nos pode parar de pensar em metas desejamos alcançar. É importante sonhar alto, a fim de definir metas elevadas. Tudo na vida começa com um sonho e todos os empreendedores de sucesso começaram as suas realizações com um simples sonho.
5 - Ler e ouvir sobre matérias de inspiração que possam criar entusiasmo e ajudar a fazer o caminho em direcção aos objectivos. É muito importante investir tempo a ler livros motivacionais ver vídeos inspiradores de lideres motivacionais. Todas estas fontes, podem servir de inspiração e de motivação pessoal para traçar o nosso próprio caminho e assim trazer entusiasmo e energia para trabalhar arduamente para alcançar os nossos objectivos.
6 - Enfrentar e resolver os desafios (problemas) em vez de fugir. Nossa viagem para um destino de sonho e de sucesso apresenta inevitavelmente alguns obstáculos e dificuldades no entanto não nos devemos deixar ficar na sombra dos obstáculos mas sim com o olho no objectivo . Este foco no objectivo aumenta a motivação pessoal e ajuda que a pessoa não se perca quando enfrentar situações difíceis em sua busca para alcançar seus sonhos. As Frustrações e contrariedades fazem parte naturalmente do caminho para um empreendimento de sucesso.
7 - Apreciar cada momento da vida como uma aprendizagem essencial na estruturação interior do ser. Pensar no que sua vida é realmente a partir de “AGORA”. Apreciar o que cada momento representa e como podemos liderar o nosso tempo de forma a construir diariamente algo que vá em direcção aos nossos sonhos. Estar sempre a pensar sobre o passado, sonhando com o futuro não nós leva a lugar nenhum. Apreciar as nossas condições actuais faz ajuda a perceber as necessidades para avançar em para atingir seus objectivos.
8 - Terminar sempre o que se começou, não é boa estratégia deixar o que se começa a meio, independentemente do resultado final. Acabar sempre o que inicia ajuda-nos a criar um sentido de responsabilização que gera motivação pessoal.
9 - É essencial enfrentar os desafios um a um sem entrar em stress. É comum Encontrarmos desafios a cada instante, no entanto é importante sabermos manter a cabeça fria. Os desafios surgem a cada instante, no entanto devemos ocupar-nos mentalmente de desafio de cada vez sem entrar em dramas e stress. À medida que os desafios surgem e acumulam sem ser resolvidos, começa a surgir um sentimento de falta de motivação para depois enfrentá-los todos ao mesmo tempo e finalmente não se consegue concluir nada e ainda se pode entrar em angustia com toda a confusão mental e preocupações acumuladas.
10 -Preocupar-nos menos com o que as pessoas dizem e com o impacto que causamos nos outros. O importante não é o que os outros pensam ou dizem, mas sim o que decidimos acreditar sobre nós mesmos. O que importa é a intenção que colocamos nas coisas que fazemos e o modo como as fazemos. A interpretação dos outros sobre nós revela apenas quem essas pessoas são, e que nos avaliam consoante as suas vivências. Manter uma grande distancia da negatividade dos que nos rodeiam é um excelente segredo para manter a motivação pessoal e nos mantermos focados nos nossos objectivos de vida.
Naturalmente, esta lista de dicas para a motivação pessoal pode ser imensamente alargada, no entanto ficam aqui apenas algumas dicas de como nos podemos focar nos nossos objectivos e nos nossos sonhos e tentar caminhar dia a dia em direcção a eles.
Para se incutir e desenvolver a motivação pessoal é preciso realmente compreender e tomar as decisões e ter as respectivas acções adequadas para nos ajudar a caminhar em direcção ao sucesso e à conquista das realizações pessoais.
http://holisticocromocaio.blogspot.com.br
http://saintgermanchamavioleta.blogspot.pt/2013/05/a-motivacao-pessoal-nos-leva-superacao.html
sexta-feira, agosto 31, 2012
Attention Introverts: How to Become More Extroverted
Written by Scott Young
Already, by writing this title, I’m sure I’ve annoyed a few people. Extroversion is supposed to be a personality trait, not something you pick, but something you were born with. That might be true. But even if you are fairly introverted, I think you can still capture some of the best parts of being an extrovert:
Being comfortable with groups of people.
Meeting people easily.
Having conversations without wondering what to say.
I used to be incredibly introverted. My social life was lagging behind and I used to blame it on my personality. While I can’t claim to be an expert in charisma, I have made big improvements towards the three skills I mentioned earlier. Best of all, I still get to keep the best parts of being an introvert, like being able to focus during time alone.
How to Boost Your Extroversion
I found there were a couple of key steps I took that helped me learn the best parts of being an extrovert, without changing my personality. Everyone needs to take their own path, but hopefully by sharing the steps that worked for me, you boost your extroversion as well.
The most obvious first step is simply to spend more time with people. If you feel uncomfortable in social situations, that’s probably because you aren’t in them frequently. This advice is so obvious it hardly deserves mention, but it’s a step few decided introverts take on. If you aren’t extroverted, you won’t feel motivated to meet people, and if you don’t feel motivated to meet people, you can’t become extroverted. It’s an unfortunate Catch-22 that can stall self improvement.
If you feel stuck in this cycle of isolation, I think there are two main places you can break it. Both strategies work, and doing both at the same time might be your best option.
Find Social Activities You Enjoy
One barrier that forces many people to be introverted is if they don’t see any enjoyable social activities around them. If you don’t like going to bars, and all the people you know are party animals, you might feel happier staying in.
Realizing this was a big step in helping me become more extroverted. I realized that there were certain events and groups of people I could be a lot more outgoing with. There were other people who I didn’t connect with. You won’t connect with everyone, so finding different groups of people is a good starting point.
The best way to find new groups of people are through clubs, volunteering or small classes. Activities with a sign-up sheet. Although you can meet people anywhere, it’s way easier to connect with people if you already have a shared interest and you’re in an environment designed to help you meet new people.
Push Your Comfort Zone Limits
The second strategy to become outgoing is to crush any social fears you have. Everyone has limits at what they consider too gutsy. For extreme extroverts, these limits are pushed far back. For introverts, they might be a lot closer. Pushing your comfort zone backwards makes it easier to socialize.
Once you’ve gone past your comfort zone, it’s easier to do it again. Last year, when I moved to a new building, I took the initiative to go around and say hello to everyone. This is something that would have terrified me four years ago, but was only a mild fear at that time. A month ago, when I moved again, I did the same thing. This time the introductions were even easier to do.
My philosophy is to do the smallest step possible. Don’t beat yourself up if introducing yourself to hundreds of strangers in one day seems terrifying. Build up to it by slowly picking bigger challenges. The key to this tactic is to find the intermediate step between what terrifies you and what you do every day.
Learn the Art of Talking
Listening is an important skill. It is probably even more important than talking. However, if you’re in a conversation and you’re fighting an awkward silence, listening only magnifies that fact. Another skill to become extroverted is to be able to talk non-stop.
In practice, you won’t want to talk non-stop. In fact, the best conversations I’ve had are when I do little of the talking. But, as a reformed introvert, I can say that the worst feeling is standing in a group of people and having nothing to say. Even if you don’t speak all the time, having the ability to do so gives you a lot more confidence in social situations.
You can get the gift of gab by learning to continue conversations even when you aren’t sure what to say. Just say anything. Although you may feel awkward, usually any conversation attempts will be good enough. If you can practice this, then you’ll always have a backup in case the conversation hits a road block.
The Joy of Introversion
I’ve been promoting the side of being an extrovert, but there are benefits to introversion. As an introvert, you can get the benefits of peak productivity while working by yourself. Solitude is also useful for thinking and creative work, so being introverted can enhance your other skills.
The ideal way to live is to capture the best of both. To have the social skills of an extrovert with the quiet discipline and peace of mind of an introvert. If you can do that, who cares what a personality test says you are?
http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/attention-introverts-how-to-become-more-extroverted/
Already, by writing this title, I’m sure I’ve annoyed a few people. Extroversion is supposed to be a personality trait, not something you pick, but something you were born with. That might be true. But even if you are fairly introverted, I think you can still capture some of the best parts of being an extrovert:
Being comfortable with groups of people.
Meeting people easily.
Having conversations without wondering what to say.
I used to be incredibly introverted. My social life was lagging behind and I used to blame it on my personality. While I can’t claim to be an expert in charisma, I have made big improvements towards the three skills I mentioned earlier. Best of all, I still get to keep the best parts of being an introvert, like being able to focus during time alone.
How to Boost Your Extroversion
I found there were a couple of key steps I took that helped me learn the best parts of being an extrovert, without changing my personality. Everyone needs to take their own path, but hopefully by sharing the steps that worked for me, you boost your extroversion as well.
The most obvious first step is simply to spend more time with people. If you feel uncomfortable in social situations, that’s probably because you aren’t in them frequently. This advice is so obvious it hardly deserves mention, but it’s a step few decided introverts take on. If you aren’t extroverted, you won’t feel motivated to meet people, and if you don’t feel motivated to meet people, you can’t become extroverted. It’s an unfortunate Catch-22 that can stall self improvement.
If you feel stuck in this cycle of isolation, I think there are two main places you can break it. Both strategies work, and doing both at the same time might be your best option.
Find Social Activities You Enjoy
One barrier that forces many people to be introverted is if they don’t see any enjoyable social activities around them. If you don’t like going to bars, and all the people you know are party animals, you might feel happier staying in.
Realizing this was a big step in helping me become more extroverted. I realized that there were certain events and groups of people I could be a lot more outgoing with. There were other people who I didn’t connect with. You won’t connect with everyone, so finding different groups of people is a good starting point.
The best way to find new groups of people are through clubs, volunteering or small classes. Activities with a sign-up sheet. Although you can meet people anywhere, it’s way easier to connect with people if you already have a shared interest and you’re in an environment designed to help you meet new people.
Push Your Comfort Zone Limits
The second strategy to become outgoing is to crush any social fears you have. Everyone has limits at what they consider too gutsy. For extreme extroverts, these limits are pushed far back. For introverts, they might be a lot closer. Pushing your comfort zone backwards makes it easier to socialize.
Once you’ve gone past your comfort zone, it’s easier to do it again. Last year, when I moved to a new building, I took the initiative to go around and say hello to everyone. This is something that would have terrified me four years ago, but was only a mild fear at that time. A month ago, when I moved again, I did the same thing. This time the introductions were even easier to do.
My philosophy is to do the smallest step possible. Don’t beat yourself up if introducing yourself to hundreds of strangers in one day seems terrifying. Build up to it by slowly picking bigger challenges. The key to this tactic is to find the intermediate step between what terrifies you and what you do every day.
Learn the Art of Talking
Listening is an important skill. It is probably even more important than talking. However, if you’re in a conversation and you’re fighting an awkward silence, listening only magnifies that fact. Another skill to become extroverted is to be able to talk non-stop.
In practice, you won’t want to talk non-stop. In fact, the best conversations I’ve had are when I do little of the talking. But, as a reformed introvert, I can say that the worst feeling is standing in a group of people and having nothing to say. Even if you don’t speak all the time, having the ability to do so gives you a lot more confidence in social situations.
You can get the gift of gab by learning to continue conversations even when you aren’t sure what to say. Just say anything. Although you may feel awkward, usually any conversation attempts will be good enough. If you can practice this, then you’ll always have a backup in case the conversation hits a road block.
The Joy of Introversion
I’ve been promoting the side of being an extrovert, but there are benefits to introversion. As an introvert, you can get the benefits of peak productivity while working by yourself. Solitude is also useful for thinking and creative work, so being introverted can enhance your other skills.
The ideal way to live is to capture the best of both. To have the social skills of an extrovert with the quiet discipline and peace of mind of an introvert. If you can do that, who cares what a personality test says you are?
http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/attention-introverts-how-to-become-more-extroverted/
sexta-feira, agosto 24, 2012
How to Socialize, Be Funny and Make Friends
Making friends can be easy. It depends on ho outgoingyou are. If you're shy, then you need to build up your confidence to become popular. This guide might help you but what you really need is socializing skills and of course a cheerful smile.
EditSteps
- 1Just be yourself. Don't be afraid to express your opinions. If someone insults you, just ignore them. The people who are jealous and hate you will be outnumbered by the people who love you for being yourself.
- 2Be optimistic. Even if you are feeling really down, remember that there's always something out there to smile about. A positive outlook will make people want to be around you a lot more. Be cautious, however. There's a point where optimism can be annoying. Don't be too optimistic.
- 3Crack a joke. (Having a sense of humor is important, but don't get too carried away, there are some things you have to be serious about.If you joke about your friend in a rude way it could damage your relationship with them.)
- 4Smile as much as you can! Signs of encouragement let people know you care about what they are saying. But have a reason to smile. Make it clear you have a reason to smile with humor or optimistic words. Smiling without a reason, or smiling too much may creep people out.
- 5Share interesting/silly ideas. Your thoughts can open up many doors that can lead to friendship.
- 6Listen more than you talk. Instead of nodding and smiling and occasionally wiping the drool off your face, try to take what the person says and run with it. Add your own thoughts into the mix - but don't hijack the conversation.
- 7Start by doing little things if you are very reserved. For example, every time you go to school, work, or wherever, say hello to one person and have a one-on-one conversation with them.
- 8Say "hello" to those that don't talk much. (Share something about yourself, such as where you're going or why you're there. Avoid talking about the weather - as Tom Waits says, "Strangers talk about the weather." Try to compliment them.
- 9Don't expect perfection out of anyone, especially yourself. For example, if you forget your own name while introducing yourself (which probably won't happen), just make fun of the situation.
- 10Be Patient. If you are still among strangers, the apprehension of a conversation may cause a delay in comments. Don't worry, that will go away in short order.
- 11Talk to older people, maybe even your own folks. They will be less likely to ridicule you, therefore making it easier to learn to talk well.
- 12Place importance on making social contacts. The people who are considered popular may not be the sharpest tacks in the box, but they are acquainted with important people who may contribute to their future careers. It is never too late to feel that being popular is important. If your work environment allows for it, host a party, organize a sports game, etc.
- 13Love yourself. It is difficult to like others when you do not appreciate yourself for who you are. Try exercise to improve your self-esteem. Start your journey to "self-discovery."
- 14Be loyal. Little things count. If you make an appointment, be on time. If you're in a group, show up early, and stay late (even if you don't have anything to say at the moment).
- 15Be nice to others. Always give compliments, but don't try too hard. If you are shy, take a deep breath and risk it - you never know what might happen. Again, if you are shy on the outside but a little crazy on the inside, let it out once in a while. Wear your hair up high and spin around or dance. Others will laugh and find you funny and fun to be with.
- 16Try not to be defensive over something that is possibly your own issue. For example, don't shout, "Why are you so prejudiced?" or "Why don't you like women?" when due to past situations you may just be overly sensitive. Try to always believe the best of others and give them the benefit of the doubt that can go a long way in getting to know the real person. If it turns out they are a bigot, then move on to befriend the next person and don't waste any more energy. It may take a few tries to find friends that "click." And anyway, if you're arguing with someone about something stupid such as shoes, drop it. Try to get out of arguments that are dumb. If you're arguing because you were sticking up for your friend such as something like someone was making fun of her and you were trying to stand up for her, then I completely understand.
- 17Be honest. Lying will make people not want to be your friend any more, because they will not trust you anymore.
- 18Respect everyone, no matter what they think or say. They are a person and deserve to be treated with respect. If you treat people well they will treat you the same.
- 19(Build confidence)Try to get younger friends if you are in middle school. Hanging out with kids a year or two younger than you will help build confidence, which will help you with kids around your own age. I know, no one wants to hang out with the 10 year old next door. But i promise just hang out and talk to them and your confidence will skyrocket!
- Avoid saying something that could be taken the wrong way, but don't over-analyze what you want to say. If you think about it too much, not only will you miss out on your chance to contribute to the conversation, but what you do end up saying might sound scripted and unnatural.
- A pendulum has to swing in the opposite direction before it lands in the middle, so if you have too much of a problem over-thinking things, first let go of it allowing for errors or failed attempts -- and let yourself say things that could be taken the wrong way (be inaccurate) until you get the hang of it, and then learn how to "filter" out those errant efforts at conversing and associating for fun and friend.
- Avoid saying something that could be taken the wrong way, but don't over-analyze what you want to say. If you think about it too much, not only will you miss out on your chance to contribute to the conversation, but what you do end up saying might sound scripted and unnatural.
- 20Find people who share your interests. Get up, move and join a group of classmates that has similar interests whether at lunch or at a party. In that environment, it would be easier to meet people and make friends. And it's fine if your friends don't have much in common with you as long as you both are happy and comfortable. If they judge/don't approve of something you do, they aren't friends. If they don't approve of you smoking for example, don't look at it the wrong way. They're only trying to protect you. So, don't remain on the edge looking in; your move...
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- Don't try to be someone you're not. Just act calm and don't say anything out of the blue. If you want to talk to someone but don't have the confidence to do so; just go for it! You'll know if they want to be your friend or not by the way they respond. Maybe you could start the conversation with something simple, such as; "Hey, are you alright?" etc.
- Everybody likes some attention, (even the shy ones). Pay a little attention to people, and often they'll repay you warmly. It doesn't take much.
- Do not be selfish. Many think if they are generous their friends would take advantage of them. This is an absurd paradox. If your friends were taking advantage of you, you would see right through them, and they should not be considered your friend!
- Avoid prejudice, even among age. It is not impossible for a 20-year-old to be a friend to a 70-year-old. Don't limit your possibilities.
- Earn some money. You'll be able to go out and do more things, and if you get a job, you'll meet more people there who have similar experiences.
- Surround yourself with people you want to be like.
- Be passionate about what you believe in - keep your own opinions and ideas.
- Take genuine interest in other people, and they will do the same for you.
- A great way to start a conversation with some one new is to ask advice. Everyone wants to show off a little and most likely they'll be happy to help.
- Start out slowly with people. Begin conversations with open-ended questions like, "How's it going?" and let the other person run with the conversation. Calibrate their initial response, to gauge whether they are responsive to more conversation.
- Don't forget about your other friends! Introduce them to each other. That way, you'll have more to talk about and your friends can make more friends, too.
- Sometimes people need a little coaxing. You might have to ask them "How are you?" and "What have have you been up to?" in succession before you get a deep enough response to bring about further conversation.
- People often underestimate how self-conscious other people are. When you interact with other people, remember that they can often make the conversation uncomfortable because of their own insecurities. The best thing to do is to be confident. Confidence gives you a greater vantage point in which to see the social inadequacies of other people.
- Aim to get respect from other people instead of their approval. People are attracted to the people that value themselves. If you are looking for other people's approval then you are implicitly saying that "I value this person's opinion of me, and valuation of me as my indication of worth." You have to value yourself and not seek anyone else's value assessment of you.
- Surround yourself with other people and you will attract more people. People take shortcuts, and in the absence of spending hours with you to find out who you really are, they look to see that you are liked by other people (it's called social proof). As a result, they come to the conclusion, "if other people like you, then I suspect I can like you as well."
- One thing that people like to talk about is sports. A good way to start a conversation is "Hey! How 'bout them (team)?" (If they are into sports that is)
- It's easier to talk to people if you have shared an experience with them. Clearly the friends you have at the moment predominantly talk about interesting things they did in the past.
- Don't be afraid to ask them for their Facebook, MySpace, AIM Screen Name, email address, phone #, etc. Its very important that you guys stay in contact if you want more friends.
- Don't try too hard.
- Cursing can be very unattractive, but at the same time, some people don't mind. It's best not to curse at all, people who don't like it instantly notice, but those who accept it don't notice it. But know the group you are in. Some groups of friends will like you better if you curse, but then it can be complicated(it might be OK around your same-sex friends but not when they have an opposite-sex friend over).
- Never wear disgusting and dirty clothes. It puts people right off.
- Always be nice to older people. Some of my best friends are older.
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- Don't allow negative treatment of your friend in a group that you wouldn't want for yourself. If something seems wrong, such as some of your friends are humiliating another friend (even if the individual is a bit of a jerk), speak up in defense. Just remember that this is your friend, too. Who cares if the others disagree: tell them that they should be loyal to this friend. Make it a point that "we are all friends". When it comes down to it, do you really want to regret not defending one of your friends in the group? Would it be worth it, to not help your friend -- and not show the others that you can be trusted to standup for them, too!
- Avoid self-destructive thoughts. Doing things that build talent and esteem will subdue such negativity.
- It is not necessary to accept the first person who comes along, as a friend. Judge them on their merits, not their appearance. In fact, don't judge much at all. Be cautious, however.
- Don't try to say something just for the purpose of looking smart or funny. Most people would rather be friends with someone who comes off as being sincere, not someone just trying to show off. Make sure your humor comes naturally and isn't forced.
- Not everybody likes a bubbly, social, funny personality. A lot of people probably like you just as you are!
- Be yourself. DON'T think about changing into someone else that you are not as you will not get respect that way. If you lie about something that you really don't do, they'll end up finding out & maybe everyone the next week won't be into that anymore, so your best thing to do is talk about your own interests & ask them about theirs or any others they may have.
- The 'key thing' in a conversation is the word 'you'. Ask them about themselves. DON'T go talking about yourself the whole time! If you notice you are saying "I" too much or are just talking about yourself, hurry up & finish that sentence & ask them about what they like. Example: "I like that singer's style. What kinda music do you like?"
- Never put yourself down. Always be confident and other people will notice. Making a bad remark about yourself only makes it OK for other people to do so too.
- Watch late night comedy so you can develop a sense of how to make people laugh.
- Don't crack a joke every 5 seconds. People may think you're annoying, and won't want to hang around you.
- Don't try too hard to be funny.
- Don't laugh too much! If you're too nervous, take deep breaths and try to calm down.
- Don't put anyone down including an older person or an ugly person. Be nice to everyone, for example don't find fault in others under no circumstances.
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