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{
    "cbt_title": "Developing Communication Skills to Manage Anxiety",
    "cbt_image": "",
    "cbt_order": "47",
    "cbt_summary": "<p>Imagine being all anxious, but you're not sure why, and you can't quite explain it to anyone. It feels like people around you just don't get it, and <b>you end up keeping things to yourself</b>. It's like having thoughts and worries, but they stay trapped inside. This can make you feel even more anxious because you're struggling to communicate what's going on in your mind.</p><p>Now, think about why this happens. It's not because you're not smart or anything. Sometimes, it's just that you haven't mastered the art of expressing yourself clearly like keeping a lid on a boiling pot – the pressure builds up, and your anxiety goes up too. That's where communication skills come in handy.</p><p>Communication skills are like the superhero capes that help you express yourself effectively. When you can tell others what's on your mind, it's like lifting that lid off the pot, letting out the steam. This helps in reducing anxiety because now you're not carrying the weight of unspoken thoughts. So, in a nutshell, good communication skills are your secret weapon against anxiety.</p><p><b>➢</b> <b>Really Listen:</b> Give people your full attention and give them importance.</p><p><b>➢</b> <b>Body Language Speaks:</b> make eye contact, and stand confidently</p><p><b>➢</b> <b>Short and Sweet:</b> be brief but clear to keep conversations engaging.</p><p><b>➢</b> <b>Pick rules: </b>call instead of email. Smile on call to keep your tone light.</p><p><b>➢</b> <b>Pause and Think:</b> Before speaking, pause and think, like having a superpower to avoid saying the wrong thing.</p>"
}