Increase your self-esteem by deliberate compensation (1 minute read)

This post “Increase your self-esteem by understanding fear” starts with how you can increase your self-esteem by understanding your feelings.   Increase your self-esteem by understanding fear: Feelings can be real as when they are signaling our inner needs and desires. They can also be used as defense mechanisms in order to cover other feelings….

There are many anxiety inducing patterns often called cognitive distortions or thought traps. These are ways of thinking that seem true but are in fact not reasonable, realistic or relevant to the situation. Noticing when we are using thought traps and countering them is an important part of traditional CBT-exercises that also can reduce symptoms…

This post “Increase your self-esteem by identifying your coping strategies for managing strong feelings and anxiety” continues with how you can increase your self-esteem by managing your thoughts and feelings.   Identify your coping strategies for managing strong feelings and anxiety: The tricky thing with defense mechanisms is that they are difficult to identify. Since they are…

Here the post “Increase your self-esteem by being more assertive” continues with how you can increase your self-esteem by managing your thoughts and feelings.   Increase your self-esteem by being more assertive: This post continues with the mature defense mechanism assertiveness. As mentioned in the last post, assertiveness is expressing one’s needs, feelings and thoughts…

This post“Increase your self-esteem by understanding the dangers with compensation” continues with how you can increase your self-esteem by managing your thoughts and feelings. There are several mature defense mechanisms that are helpful strategies for: – Managing unwanted impulses and anxiety – Resolving underlying issues or problems – Getting a more peaceful mind and relationships  …

This post is about how you can increase your self-esteem by understanding your feelings.   Increase your self-esteem by facing your fears: Here, the post continues with important reflections to be made when doing an exposure to manage fear. Important strategies to handle possible strong reactions during an exposure are: – Regulate stress-level through mindful…