• Summary

• Introduction

• STEP 1
  Check out all physical symptoms

• STEP 2
  Understand your body's emergency response

• STEP 3
  Change your attitude!

• STEP 4
  Practice your breathing skills

• STEP 5
  Practice formal relaxation skills

• STEP 6
  Use paradox

• STEP 7
  Approach your goals through small steps

• STEP 8
  Handle your worries

STEP 7: Approach Your Goals Through Small Steps

The Don't Panic Self-Help Kit, Section P: Handle Your Physical Symptoms  The Don't Panic Self-Help Kit, Section "Start Here": How to Design Your Own Program  Don't Panic, Chapter 18. Experience: The Greatest Teacher

These guidelines are for anyone who desires to control anxiety attacks and improve their ability to confront situations they currently avoid. This section will help those whose problems occur within panic disorder, a phobia, asthma, premenstrual syndrome, depression, or any of the other physical or emotional difficulties mentioned in this self-help program.

Here are the topics we will cover.  Begin at the first one - "Set your long-term goals" - and progress through the fourth one - "How to practice your skills".

• Set your long-term goals
• Set your short-term goals
• Create short-term tasks
• How to practice your skills