- develop out of strong

feelings of inadequacy

- used to support yourself

- negate the perception
the person has about his
deficiencies
- symptoms of INFERIORITY

An exaggerated attempt to achieve in one area to

make up for failures in another area.
EXAMPLE 1:

Imagine a young boy who cannot make as many baskets as his

peers do when they are playing basketball. Because of these
feelings of inadequacy, he pushes himself to overcome this
weakness.

He signs up for basketball practice and start practicing on his own

everyday after school. Eventually he becomes an even better
basketball player than many of his friends.

EXAMPLE 2:

Let's imagine a young college

student who feels inferior
because she has few close
friends. Everywhere she goes,
she sees her peers engaging in
animated conversations with
their friends. She compensates
for this feeling by saying to
herself, "I may not have many
close friends, but I have
excellent grades!"

It is blindness to the evidence at hand thus causing

the person to reach conclusions that he wants to
believe in; or simply, MAKING EXCUSES.
EXAMPLE 1:

A person who is turned down for a

date might rationalize the situation
by saying they were not attracted
to the other person anyway

EXAMPLE 2 & 3:

"I didn't get the job that I

applied for, but I really
didn't want it in the first
place."

I can not make the

homework for my self
because it is very difficult.

The act of attributing one's own feelings or traits to another

person and imagining or believing that the other person has
those same feelings or traits.
EXAMPLE 1:

A mother assumes that her

children only like the same
food that she likes.

EXAMPLE 2 & 3:

Having failed in elections,

the candidate would
suspect his opponent of
massive cheating.

Having failed in
examination, the student
quickly responds that the
instructor was biased.

In this attitude, you try to convey the idea that someone has
or possesses is not important.

EXAMPLE 1:

It is a beautiful car; but it will

keep him poor running it.

EXAMPLE 2:

Let's say you

really wanted to
win an award for
something and
you didn't. Youll
say, "I never
wanted that
award anyway"

It is identifying yourself with those who have already

achieved that which you desire/.

EXAMPLE:

joining any sports team or

clubs in school

- disbelief in oneself
WHAT MAY BE THE CAUSES?
1. Cruel remark made by
someone about you
2. Strict and sarcastic teacher
3. Physical defect
4. Discouragement from family
or peers

1. Begin to think that you are UNIQUE; that there is NO ONE

in the whole world like you.
2. You must now accept the fact that the humiliating
experiences that happened to you are now part of your PAST.
3. Believe in yourself.
4. Start with small accomplishments and work steadily to
greater ones.

TO DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENCE:

1. Stop distrusting yourself.

2. Strip off your mask. Being
yourself is so much easier.
3. Stop thinking about your
liabilities. Remember, everyone
has it.
4. Emphasize your strong points.

Giving faith in
yourself, in your
strength, and in your
talents.

hortens your life

HOW TO COPE WITH STRESS?

1.

Focus on happy and

beautiful thoughts

2.

Cultivate positive
attitude.

3.

Develop spiritual side.

4.

Reserve some quiet

time for yourself.
Recognize that
physical health
affects mental health.

hreat to your health

educes our ability
to think properly

levates blood pressure

5.

peeds up aging
6.

leeping would be a problem

Seek professional
help if you cant
handle the problem.