Make mistakes - it's good for you. The Method Of Paradoxical Intention. Episode 400 If you have anxiety, fear of speaking, worry about making mistakes when speak English, listen to this recording. It can revolutionalize your development! What is Paradoxical Intention? Paradoxical intention is a therapeutic technique, primarily developed by Viktor Frankl, that involves intentionally doing or wanting the very thing you are trying to avoid. The idea is to break free from the anxiety or fear that fuels the unwanted behavior or symptom. Here’s the core concept: The Problem: You’re struggling with a particular issue, and the more you try to fight it, the worse it seems to get.. The Paradoxical Approach: Instead of fighting the problem, you intentionally try to create or exaggerate it. The Paradoxical Approach: Instead of fighting the problem, you intentionally try to create or exaggerate it. That's it in a nutshell. If you want to go deeper into it, please read the works of Victor Frank - Logotherapy and be amazed on how it can potentially help you in your success in life! Join my 1-1 private coaching to ace your English goals with ease, speed and comfort!