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    How to Build Self-Control: Beat Social Anxiety & Stress, Develop Leadership Skills & Get More Friends
    How to Build Self-Control: Beat Social Anxiety & Stress, Develop Leadership Skills & Get More Friends
    How to Build Self-Control: Beat Social Anxiety & Stress, Develop Leadership Skills & Get More Friends
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    How to Build Self-Control: Beat Social Anxiety & Stress, Develop Leadership Skills & Get More Friends

    By Dr. Michael Ericsson

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    How to Build Self-Control: Beat Social Anxiety & Stress, Develop Leadership Skills & Get More Friends
    If you want to Develop Confidence, Stop Depression & Shyness, Develop Leadership Skills & Feel The True Freedom, then this is your book!

    This book consists of awesome tips and techniques on how to learn ways to control and learn how to discipline yourself.

    By the time you are done reading this book, you will have information you need to boost your self-confidence so you gain more friends and enjoy life again. This book will teach you how to re-channel your energy so you begin to empower yourself and be the person you want to be.

    What You'll Learn in How to Build Self-Control: Beat Social Anxiety & Stress, Develop Leadership Skills & Get More FriendsHow to Become a Minimalist and Simplify Your Life
    How to Improve Your Communication Skills
    How to Beat Procrastination
    How to Start the Ultimate Morning Routine
    How to Achieve Your Goals
    How to Eliminate Anxiety
    How to Master Your Body Language
    How to Control Your Time and Get Things Done
    How to Develop Perfect Habits
    How to Improve Your Self-Confidence
     

    This book will help you to get to know yourself better and learn how to focus on your strengths in order for you to become self-disciplined and successful.  

    I would like to encourage you to begin the journey by looking at yourself and accepting what you see. There can never be another you so be all you can be for the time being.   

    The next step is to follow the given steps and start understanding yourself, your environment and the factors that will drive you to passionate success.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDr. Michael Ericsson
    Release dateAug 10, 2018
    ISBN9781386211235
    How to Build Self-Control: Beat Social Anxiety & Stress, Develop Leadership Skills & Get More Friends

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      How to Build Self-Control - Dr. Michael Ericsson

      Chapter 1 –  How to Boost Your Self-Control

      Just like Rome, self -control is not built in a day. It requires time, practice and commitment for it to truly work out. Working on it could even be more challenging than getting a perfect score in your exam or getting that promotion by the end of the month. Some experts would even claim that one's self-control is limited. Every time you use it, it gets depleted. Notice how you lose your temper as your day goes by; how your mood changes as the sun sets, or how you feel like exploding after going through so much in a day. While it is true that depletion of self-control may not be stopped, it can, however, be delayed.

      In contrast to what most individuals think, self-control can in fact be developed through so many ways. The important thing here is, you should be consistent. Just like the way you gain your muscles or get that hourglass shape, you need to make use of these ways constantly. If you go to the gym regularly to accomplish a buffed up muscle, you would also have to fight against your unhealthy practices once in a while.

      Take a pause

      Taking a pause or stepping back does not mean that you are giving up. It just means that you are rechanneling your energy and refocusing your thoughts into something else. For example, you've just had a battle with your spouse and you are really pissed off. How can you avoid kicking your dog or yelling at your younger sister following the incident? Well, you might think that it might be impossible to control yourself, but the truth is, it can be done.

      When you find yourself angry, the best thing that can be done is to take a pause. Stop whatever it is that you are doing, close your eyes, take 5 deep breaths and think of something that will get your mind off that circumstance. You can think of your favorite food or do what your mother used to tell you- count from one to ten. Taking a pause is similar with meditation minus the yoga mat and the lotus position. If you think that your temper counter is rising, please stop momentarily and calm your nerves.

      Do not deprive yourself of what's making you happy

      Most individuals who want to develop self-control would wrongly deprive themselves of what they like most. Those who want to burn a few pounds would stop eating their favorite dish. Those who want to top the exam would stop going out with their friends. And the ones who wish to get the job promotion they have been spending so much time for would stop spending quality time with their family. Self-control does not tell you to stop being happy; it simply tells you to do things in moderation.

      One of the secrets to achieving your goal is moderation - whether it be some inches off your waist or some cash more in your bank account. When you do things in excess, you will only have problems with negative consequences. If you have been working hard for the past several months that you get much less rest or eat inadequately, you will only get sick. You may be earning more but your money will be spent on clinic bills, drugs and laboratory tests. A similar thing happens if you have been attempting to regulate your appetite that you get much less nutrition than what you are supposed to. Individuals who skip their meals, either through work holism or diet, are prone to peptic ulcers and malnutrition. They get much less nutrition and may soon develop weakness and exhaustion.

      Talk yourself out of it

      One of the best ways to get out of a difficulty is to talk yourself out of it. When you need to do something, encourage yourself to go for it; when you need to avoid something, give yourself the reasons why you should. Simple statements such as, I can do that! can make a great difference. Say it out loud and with conviction. Have confidence in these words and everything else follows.

      Choose your friends

      Your friends can impact your decisions and your behavior notably. Choose those who are willing to support you, those who know how to transform your weaknesses, and those who can help you achieve your goals. Between someone who entices you to eat a lot when you are on a diet and someone who keeps you away from temptations, choose the latter. You will likely be successful if you have a friend who knows the value of support.

      Chapter 2 – How to Be Present and Productive

      Time is endless, and everyone has it. However, wasted time can never be returned. A lot of people just want to make sure they use all of their time for things that are worth spending it for. If you are a person with a tiny schedule, time management would be very helpful in saving time as you make full use of it. Properly managing of time and defeating procrastination is the key to a productive life.

      Being productive isn’t as easy as it appears. It means not being lazy and continuously using time to do things that are worth the time. If you are a person who is often overcome by laziness, you’re always unmotivated to do things that are productive. Remember that your future will always depend on how you manage your time and how productive you can be with the time.

      Below you can find strategies and tips you can follow to be a more productive person:

      Instead of checking for work in the morning after you wake up, plan on what you have to work on before you sleep in the night. In that way you’ll have something to look forward to on the next day.

      Do not wait for work to go to you. This usually ends up with procrastination on your part. Instead of waiting for something to work on, go get it yourself. If you start by this act, it would be easier for you to build ideas and finish the task you have chosen.

      Inspire yourself by thinking of your goals and ambitions. Remember that you have to work hard in order to get your goals. Think about your goals every morning. This will give you the mental energy you need for work.

      Keep your workplace clean at all times. What invites a high quality work better than a clear workplace? If your place is scattered, it would be very stressful for you, which may lead to unproductivity and even procrastination.

      High quality work takes a lot of focus. Claim only a task which fits your capacity. Don’t just say yes to everything, choose at least one or at most 3 projects and do your best to work on them.

      Remember to keep yourself physically fit at all times. Although your work may only require you to sit down and encode, physical fitness is important to improve blood flow, which could lead to a better focus on a task at hand and build huge amounts of energy for a whole day of work.

      To be productive, you will need a lot of energy. Dehydration leads to a weakened state, which won’t allow you to do a task at your best. Drink a lot of water to replenish your body’s supplies. With appropriate hydration, you get enough energy, and become more productive.

      When you have free time, don’t just lie down on your sofa without doing anything, or just sit on the bus on the way to work. You can read articles or listen to audio lessons about subjects that you are passionate about.

      You’ll be more productive if you work on a task without being disturbed by anyone. That is why some successful people are tough to find. They usually work inside a hidden room in their home. If you have an important task at hand, then you might want to get away from the things and people that may quell you so you can get the work done as soon as possible.

      Chapter 3 – How to Meditate and Have a Richer Life

      The goal of meditation is to let your body relax while you focus on a thought or an empty mind for a set period of time. At first, this is quite difficult to do especially if you are a person who finds it difficult to concentrate. Usually, anxiety comes from being confused of so many thoughts that come into your head. Such thoughts are tough to control and they just seem to consume your energy. Meditation can help you concentrate on one thought at a time and resolve it before focusing on another one. Doing so will relax your stress hormones and give your body some time to recover. You can practice this relaxation method using just a few steps:

      Sit comfortably on a chair or on the floor in your most comfortable and relaxing position. Do not slouch because it will make you drowsy.

      Close your eyes. This can be difficult at first. If you cannot concentrate by closing your eyes, then you can light a candle and concentrate your eyes on it.

      Do not tense any muscle group. Relax and keep them as such while you focus. Breathe naturally to avoid tension.

      To help you focus more, you can keep your attention on your breathing while you close your eyes or while you focus on the lighted candle.

      Many people try meditating at some point in their life. There are, however, only a few who have the

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