The Overcome Defensiveness Quiz starts here:
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Defensiveness is a natural and often beneficial reaction to actual threats to our safety.
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When individuals react defensively, they may cause problems for themselves and their relationships with other people.
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To avoid feeling defensive you should try to focus on other things and avoid thinking about any troubling issues.
4.
By finding the person that is perfect for you, you can avoid feelings of defensiveness.
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One good way to avoid becoming defensive is to avoid forming close relationships.
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When feeling defensive it is best to try to think about things objectively, as if you were an outside observer.
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It is always good to try to think about everything that could go wrong, so you can avoid mistakes.
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Give yourself a break. Exercise some self-compassion.
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Vulnerability must be avoided especially in close relationships: it invites other people to hurt you.
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Learning to recognize "triggers," events that make you feel defensive, can help you become less defensive.
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Assume your friends and loved ones mean well; you will avoid becoming defensive.
12.
Don't take everything personally!
