Exercise 18 On the left below (notated by numbers 1,2,3,etc) is a list of common problems. At the bottom of the page is a strategy list (notated by letters a,b,c,etc) of possible helpful action strategies. Match each problem by selecting the most appropriate strategy in the menu under each. Note that there may be more than one 'correct' answer, as there can be more than one solution to a specific problem. [form] Name[text,name,30] Email [text,email,30] Problems 1. You feel guilty about treating yourself to nice things. [list,strategy01] [option,0,Choose which strategy for this common problem] [option,A,a. Do an assertiveness training course.] [option,B,b. Have a long soak in the bath every night for a week.] [option,C,c. Next time you buy don't consult anyone else.] [option,D,d. Practice trying to see other people's point of view.] [option,E,e. Get a good book on time management.] [option,F,f. Vacuum the house no more than once a week.] [option,G,g. Make a list of your goals and aims in life. Update the list regularly.] [option,H,h. Do or say something you think is right for you, but someone else disagrees with.] [option,I,i. Do a training course in social skills.] [option,J,j. Attend the next party you are invited to.] [option,K,k. Ask other people to explain when they make comments about you.] [option,L,l. Ask other people what they are really thinking.] [/list] 2. You worry about not getting things done and falling behind. [list,strategy01] [option,0,Choose which strategy for this common problem] [option,A,a. Do an assertiveness training course.] [option,B,b. Have a long soak in the bath every night for a week.] [option,C,c. Next time you buy don't consult anyone else.] [option,D,d. Practice trying to see other people's point of view.] [option,E,e. Get a good book on time management.] [option,F,f. Vacuum the house no more than once a week.] [option,G,g. Make a list of your goals and aims in life. Update the list regularly.] [option,H,h. Do or say something you think is right for you, but someone else disagrees with.] [option,I,i. Do a training course in social skills.] [option,J,j. Attend the next party you are invited to.] [option,K,k. Ask other people to explain when they make comments about you.] [option,L,l. Ask other people what they are really thinking.] [/list] 3. You get anxious in social situations. [list,strategy01] [option,0,Choose which strategy for this common problem] [option,A,a. Do an assertiveness training course.] [option,B,b. Have a long soak in the bath every night for a week.] [option,C,c. Next time you buy don't consult anyone else.] [option,D,d. Practice trying to see other people's point of view.] [option,E,e. Get a good book on time management.] [option,F,f. Vacuum the house no more than once a week.] [option,G,g. Make a list of your goals and aims in life. Update the list regularly.] [option,H,h. Do or say something you think is right for you, but someone else disagrees with.] [option,I,i. Do a training course in social skills.] [option,J,j. Attend the next party you are invited to.] [option,K,k. Ask other people to explain when they make comments about you.] [option,L,l. Ask other people what they are really thinking.] [/list] 4. You often fit in with what other people want, then resent it. [list,strategy01] [option,0,Choose which strategy for this common problem] [option,A,a. Do an assertiveness training course.] [option,B,b. Have a long soak in the bath every night for a week.] [option,C,c. Next time you buy don't consult anyone else.] [option,D,d. Practice trying to see other people's point of view.] [option,E,e. Get a good book on time management.] [option,F,f. Vacuum the house no more than once a week.] [option,G,g. Make a list of your goals and aims in life. Update the list regularly.] [option,H,h. Do or say something you think is right for you, but someone else disagrees with.] [option,I,i. Do a training course in social skills.] [option,J,j. Attend the next party you are invited to.] [option,K,k. Ask other people to explain when they make comments about you.] [option,L,l. Ask other people what they are really thinking.] [/list] 5. You often find it hard to communicate with others in social situations. [list,strategy01] [option,0,Choose which strategy for this common problem] [option,A,a. Do an assertiveness training course.] [option,B,b. Have a long soak in the bath every night for a week.] [option,C,c. Next time you buy don't consult anyone else.] [option,D,d. Practice trying to see other people's point of view.] [option,E,e. Get a good book on time management.] [option,F,f. Vacuum the house no more than once a week.] [option,G,g. Make a list of your goals and aims in life. Update the list regularly.] [option,H,h. Do or say something you think is right for you, but someone else disagrees with.] [option,I,i. Do a training course in social skills.] [option,J,j. Attend the next party you are invited to.] [option,K,k. Ask other people to explain when they make comments about you.] [option,L,l. Ask other people what they are really thinking.] [/list] 6. You tend to lose your cool when others disagree with you. [list,strategy01] [option,0,Choose which strategy for this common problem] [option,A,a. Do an assertiveness training course.] [option,B,b. Have a long soak in the bath every night for a week.] [option,C,c. Next time you buy don't consult anyone else.] [option,D,d. Practice trying to see other people's point of view.] [option,E,e. Get a good book on time management.] [option,F,f. Vacuum the house no more than once a week.] [option,G,g. Make a list of your goals and aims in life. Update the list regularly.] [option,H,h. Do or say something you think is right for you, but someone else disagrees with.] [option,I,i. Do a training course in social skills.] [option,J,j. Attend the next party you are invited to.] [option,K,k. Ask other people to explain when they make comments about you.] [option,L,l. Ask other people what they are really thinking.] [/list] 7. You are afraid of other people disapproving of you. [list,strategy01] [option,0,Choose which strategy for this common problem] [option,A,a. Do an assertiveness training course.] [option,B,b. Have a long soak in the bath every night for a week.] [option,C,c. Next time you buy don't consult anyone else.] [option,D,d. Practice trying to see other people's point of view.] [option,E,e. Get a good book on time management.] [option,F,f. Vacuum the house no more than once a week.] [option,G,g. Make a list of your goals and aims in life. Update the list regularly.] [option,H,h. Do or say something you think is right for you, but someone else disagrees with.] [option,I,i. Do a training course in social skills.] [option,J,j. Attend the next party you are invited to.] [option,K,k. Ask other people to explain when they make comments about you.] [option,L,l. Ask other people what they are really thinking.] [/list] 8. You don't trust your own opinions. [list,strategy01] [option,0,Choose which strategy for this common problem] [option,A,a. Do an assertiveness training course.] [option,B,b. Have a long soak in the bath every night for a week.] [option,C,c. Next time you buy don't consult anyone else.] [option,D,d. Practice trying to see other people's point of view.] [option,E,e. Get a good book on time management.] [option,F,f. Vacuum the house no more than once a week.] [option,G,g. Make a list of your goals and aims in life. Update the list regularly.] [option,H,h. Do or say something you think is right for you, but someone else disagrees with.] [option,I,i. Do a training course in social skills.] [option,J,j. Attend the next party you are invited to.] [option,K,k. Ask other people to explain when they make comments about you.] [option,L,l. Ask other people what they are really thinking.] [/list] 9. You believe that other people generally see you in a negative light. [list,strategy01] [option,0,Choose which strategy for this common problem] [option,A,a. Do an assertiveness training course.] [option,B,b. Have a long soak in the bath every night for a week.] [option,C,c. Next time you buy don't consult anyone else.] [option,D,d. Practice trying to see other people's point of view.] [option,E,e. Get a good book on time management.] [option,F,f. Vacuum the house no more than once a week.] [option,G,g. Make a list of your goals and aims in life. Update the list regularly.] [option,H,h. Do or say something you think is right for you, but someone else disagrees with.] [option,I,i. Do a training course in social skills.] [option,J,j. Attend the next party you are invited to.] [option,K,k. Ask other people to explain when they make comments about you.] [option,L,l. Ask other people what they are really thinking.] [/list] 10. You often get defensive when someone criticises you. [list,strategy01] [option,0,Choose which strategy for this common problem] [option,A,a. Do an assertiveness training course.] [option,B,b. Have a long soak in the bath every night for a week.] [option,C,c. Next time you buy don't consult anyone else.] [option,D,d. Practice trying to see other people's point of view.] [option,E,e. Get a good book on time management.] [option,F,f. Vacuum the house no more than once a week.] [option,G,g. Make a list of your goals and aims in life. Update the list regularly.] [option,H,h. Do or say something you think is right for you, but someone else disagrees with.] [option,I,i. Do a training course in social skills.] [option,J,j. Attend the next party you are invited to.] [option,K,k. Ask other people to explain when they make comments about you.] [option,L,l. Ask other people what they are really thinking.] [/list] 11. You often have trouble making decisions about how to spend your time and money. [list,strategy01] [option,0,Choose which strategy for this common problem] [option,A,a. Do an assertiveness training course.] [option,B,b. Have a long soak in the bath every night for a week.] [option,C,c. Next time you buy don't consult anyone else.] [option,D,d. Practice trying to see other people's point of view.] [option,E,e. Get a good book on time management.] [option,F,f. Vacuum the house no more than once a week.] [option,G,g. Make a list of your goals and aims in life. Update the list regularly.] [option,H,h. Do or say something you think is right for you, but someone else disagrees with.] [option,I,i. Do a training course in social skills.] [option,J,j. Attend the next party you are invited to.] [option,K,k. Ask other people to explain when they make comments about you.] [option,L,l. Ask other people what they are really thinking.] [/list] 12. You often overdo things because you think that everything has to be done to perfection. [list,strategy01] [option,0,Choose which strategy for this common problem] [option,A,a. Do an assertiveness training course.] [option,B,b. Have a long soak in the bath every night for a week.] [option,C,c. Next time you buy don't consult anyone else.] [option,D,d. Practice trying to see other people's point of view.] [option,E,e. Get a good book on time management.] [option,F,f. Vacuum the house no more than once a week.] [option,G,g. Make a list of your goals and aims in life. Update the list regularly.] [option,H,h. Do or say something you think is right for you, but someone else disagrees with.] [option,I,i. Do a training course in social skills.] [option,J,j. Attend the next party you are invited to.] [option,K,k. Ask other people to explain when they make comments about you.] [option,L,l. Ask other people what they are really thinking.] [/list] Any Questions or Comments? [textarea,questions,15,50,Write in here...] [submit,SEND this Entry][reset,Start Over again] [/form] ________________________________________________ STRATEGIES a. Do an assertiveness training course. b. Have a long soak in the bath every night for a week. c. Next time you buy a personal item such as clothing, don't consult anyone else. d. Practice trying to see other people's point of view. e. Get a good book on time management. f. Vacuum the house no more than once a week. g. Make a list of your goals and aims in life. Update the list regularly. h. Do or say something you think is right for you, but which you know someone else will disagree with. i. Do a training course in social skills. j. Attend the next party you are invited to. k. Ask other people to explain when they make comments about you. l. Ask other people what they are really thinking.