How to Divert Attention
Everyone knows a person who constantly tries to draw attention to themselves by doing outrageous things. However, sometimes it happens to you unexpectedly and you're the receiver of unwanted attention. It may not be possible to go completely unnoticed but you can redirect those uncomfortable stares. Use this guide to divert unwanted attention from yourself.
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Realize what type of attention makes you feel uncomfortable. It may be looks from the opposite sex, speaking in public or attention to a physical attribute that makes you self-conscious. Avoid putting yourself in these situations or take steps to minimize them from occurring if at all possible.
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Recognize when the desire to divert attention is actually the desire to focus attention away from another serious problem. This is often seen when people use humor or create dramatic situations when faced with the situation they want to avoid.
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Change your clothing choices. Traditional Muslim clothing designed to divert attention from women is effective in countries where this clothing choice is popular. In America however, traditional garments tend to draw more attention to those who wear them because they're uncommon. Try to choose clothes that respect the values you hold, allow you to express your personal style and are still within the cultural norm of the area where you live.
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Find a plan and work it. Often those with low self-esteem want to divert attention from themselves. Unwanted attention should be directly addressed with honesty, stating that you're working on those areas and taking steps to improve them. If it's a fear of public speaking, take classes and practice with others. If you don't like your weight, find a good weight loss program and stick with it. Tackle the problem head on to empower yourself to divert attention.
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Give credit to others. If something good happens, tell how others helped to make this possible rather than boast of your own efforts. This puts others in the limelight and takes attention away from you.
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