Developing a Positive Attitude DAPA Community Group

Hi, This group is dedicated to helping people develop a positive attitude. It is for all depression sufferers, anybody who suffers from anxiety or stress, has suffered bad experiences in the past, or anyone who desires to develop a more positive attitude through positive thinking.

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supportplease 12/03/2008

I want to start a support group at my kids school for parents of shy kids and for shy adults, but I keep putting it off because I'm not sure if people will be interested in it. I've learned so much about parenting shy kids and how to help my own shyness that I want to share what I've learned....but I keep procrastinating.

I keep on avoiding starting it and I'm getting down on myself for not at least trying....any suggestions on how to have a positive attitude and how to push myself anyway?

Shelly4 12/03/2008

Sometimes procrastination is caused by fear. It sounds like your fear is not knowing if others might be interested. I would make a plan for how you would run the support group, where you will have it, when you will have it. Then, talk to the teachers about other parents that might be interested. Maybe send a note home with all the kids asking if there is interest. You will most likely need the approval of the principal and possibly the school board. It depends on the kind of school it is.

I think just taking the steps one at a time will bring you closer to the end result that you desire. Making a plan is the most important part. Once you start the process, it is more difficult to turn back.

I think this is a wonderful idea and I am sure you will help many with this kind of support group.

deleted_user 12/08/2008

Shelly sounds right. I love the note idea. Other parents may want to get involved and help you out. That will lessen your stress.
Barb-Detroit

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