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Methods for Overcoming Personality Disorders
                 Following are the methods to overcome personality disorders:
                    Speak with someone. It is usually beneficial to express your emotions.

                    Take care of your physical health. A healthy body may aid in the maintenance of a healthy mind.
                    Increase your confidence in your ability to deal with challenging situations.

                    Take up a hobby, such as music, dance, or painting. These have a healing effect.
                    Maintain a positive attitude by using terms like ‘challenges’ instead of ‘problems.’
                   Laugh more. Find humor in life to lighten your mood and relieve tension.

                   Stay organised. Keeping a tidy environment can reduce feelings of chaos and stress.
                   Be kind to yourself. Avoid negative self-talk and treat yourself with compassion.
                   Get enough sleep. A well-rested mind can better handle challenges.

                   Practice mindfulness. Focus on the present moment to reduce stress and anxiety.


                    Recap Zone


                    Ð Self-management, often known as ‘self-control’, is the ability to effectively control one’s emotions,
                     thoughts, and behaviour in a variety of settings.
                    Ð To achieve effectiveness at work and in life in general, one must be able to manage and improve
                     oneself in a variety of abilities, such as punctuality, discipline, problem solving, and work habits.

                    Ð Motivation  and positive thinking can  assist us in overcoming our  challenges and  taking  on new
                     objectives.

                    Ð An individual's motivation might arise from within (intrinsic motivation) or be motivated by people or
                     events outside of themselves (extrinsic motivation).

                    Ð A cheerful attitude makes people happy and aids in the formation and maintenance of relationships.
                     It can even improve one’s chance of success.

                    Ð Yoga,  meditation, and  deep breathing  techniques assist  in increased blood circulation and  calms
                     the body.
                    Ð Stress is defined as a condition of being agitated, irritated, and helpless.
                    Ð Effective stress management aids in the maintenance of a good work-life balance.

                    Ð Result orientation refers to a person's capacity to recognise what outcomes are essential and what
                     activities must be done to obtain them.
                    Ð The individual must constantly take appropriate actions to reach the goals or targets that have been
                     established.
                    Ð Setting goals helps us understand what we want, how to get them, and how to assess our progress.
                    Ð Understanding  one's own  needs,  desires,  habits,  qualities,  behaviours, and  feelings is what
                     self-awareness is all about.
                    Ð Personality is a collection of ideas, feelings, and behaviours that distinguishes one individual from
                     another.

                    Ð Personality characteristics are characterised as generally long-lasting patterns of thoughts, feelings,
                     and behaviours that separate individuals.

                    Ð A personality disorder is a style of thinking, feeling, and acting that deviates from social standards and
                     produces long-term pain.



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