Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Communicate assertively Make assertive decisions. Work hard. Don’t give up easily.

Answer: . Communicating in an honest, straightforward manner will help your confidence in any given situation. Assertive communication helps ensure that everyone’s rights (the speaker and listener) are protected. It also ensures that everyone enters into the conversation with an understanding of cooperation. This also means that everyone’s opinions are considered when working out a solution.  For example, if you want to act confident during an interview, you could take the interview as an opportunity to see how your work experience and knowledge is going to contribute to fulfilling the company’s needs. You could say, “From what you’ve told me, one of the skills you are looking for is in helping to expand upon existing client’s usage of intermodal rail services. In my position at ABC Transport, I was able to help three major national clients expand their use of intermodal rail services, bringing in an extra one million dollars for the company. I would love to do the same, if not more, for XYZ Intermodal.” You will seem confident to your future employer because you have conveyed your past accomplishments in a way that is factual rather than boastful. Moreover, you are conveying your enthusiasm for becoming one of the team. When you need to make a decision, don’t waffle over the options. Be decisive and firm, and stand by your decision.  This can be something minor, such as deciding which restaurant you’ll go to for dinner. Don’t overthink this decision. Decide on a restaurant and have fun. If the decision is a large one, such as accepting a new job, you can take more time to weigh the pros and cons of the decision’s outcomes. Just make sure that you are not hemming and hawing too much. Channel any nervous energy you’ve got into something productive. Shift your focus onto working hard. Confident people are not afraid to look towards improvement, because what they do does not affect their own self-opinion. They know that they are always going to do their best in any given situation, so they will act confident even if mistakes happen. Confident people don’t give up easily in situations. Rather, they keep going until they have found a solution or a way to succeed. If you want to act with confidence, don’t cave in when you are confronted with a challenge.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Determine how much of an impact social anxiety has on your life. Visit your doctor. Find a therapist.

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As social anxiety is considered to be a spectrum, you should take some time to think about just how big an impact your social anxiety is having on your life. If you are just a little nervous about public speaking, but manage to get through it okay in the end, you probably don’t need any professional assistance, just some practice and confidence.  If, however, you feel that your social anxiety is actually preventing you from doing things that you want to, or need to do, then you should consider speaking to a therapist or counsellor. If self-help and talking to friends and family hasn’t made an impact, look for a professional you can talk to. If you have decided to seek professional support to deal with and overcome your social anxiety, you can start by making an appointment to see your normal doctor. You may benefit from talking it through with her, and asking about the different options available to you. Although your doctor may not have specialist knowledge of social anxiety, she will have some general knowledge and will be able to advise you on the next steps.  Ask for a referral to a therapist who has experience with social anxiety. Your doctor will be able to make a personal recommendation to you. A doctor’s recommendation may be more reliable than testimony on a website or some promotional material. To get specialist professional your best bet is to look for a therapist who specialises in social anxiety and social phobia. There are a number of different ways you can find a therapist, ranging from direct referrals from your doctor to just searching online or looking through maintained databases on specialist websites. You can search by location and then look through for someone with the specialisms that are most relevant to you.