Fear of a person can seriously complicate life, but there are many ways to get rid of negative emotions. In severe cases, it is difficult to do without the help of a specialist, but some simple mini-trainings can be tested on your own.
You will need
Sheet of paper, pencils, phone, shop and consultant, bus and controller
Instruction manual
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In order to overcome the fear of strangers, you need to perform a simple exercise called "Where is the bus?". To do this, take the bus that follows the route you are familiar with, go to the conductor and ask him where the bus is going. You can ask if he turns off at the intersection or moves on, you can clarify the final station, you can ask the time of the next flight. The purpose of the exercise is to overcome the fear of a stranger.
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Choose half an hour of free time, take the telephone directory and phone. Select the first available number of any organization and call. By phoning, you can ask a question about the working hours of this organization, clarify information regarding products or services. The purpose of the exercise is to overcome the fear of telephone communication with strangers.
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Enter a large hardware store. Fancy a machine and call a consultant. At the same time, remember that a consultant is such a specially trained person who is obliged to answer all your questions regarding the product. This feature should be used for your mini-training. Ask clarifying questions, ask to clarify certain characteristics, do not forget to ask about the shortcomings of a particular model. At the end of the dialogue, thank the consultant and refuse the purchase, explaining that you need time to think. The purpose of the exercise: 1) to overcome the fear of communicating with a stranger, 2) learn to say no.
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Conduct your own opinion poll. Take a sheet of paper and go out with him to a crowded street or square. The topic of the opinion poll can be very different, from "Is there life on Mars?" to "What type of transport do you prefer?". It is advisable to choose a topic that really interests you - in this case it is easier to overcome the embarrassment of having to interfere in the personal space of completely strangers. The purpose of the exercise is to overcome the fear of the crowd.
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If you are afraid of a certain person (mother-in-law, boss, neighbor, etc.), take a sheet of paper (preferably a large one) and try to draw a person that is unpleasant for you in any funny situation or in a funny outfit. Having carefully drawn all the details, admire your creativity in plenty. Now, when meeting with a person frightening you, remember your drawing, and your lips will involuntarily spread out in a smile. Such a manifestation of friendliness is likely to find a response in the soul of the opponent. The goal of the exercise is to get rid of negative associations.
note
If you feel that you can’t cope with your fear on your own, consult a psychologist. A specialist will analyze your situation and give specific recommendations, the implementation of which will get rid of negative emotions.
Useful advice
In order to overcome any fear, it is necessary to meet with him face to face.