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Overcoming Social Anxiety and Shyness — Step by Step

Shyness and social anxiety can range from mild to extremely debilitating. They can stop people from developing friendships, working, and even going anywhere in public. Many well-known figures have experienced social anxiety — including Abraham Lincoln, Albert Einstein, Eleanor Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas Jefferson, Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt, Michelle Pfeiffer, David Bowie, David Letterman, Nicole Kidman, and Jim Carrey. The more you learn and understand it, the more you can feel in control.

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Using a token object to ground yourself in anxious momentsA small, familiar object can give your attention somewhere steady to rest when social anxiety starts rising. It might be a smooth stone, a keyring, a fabric…
How to End a Conversation Gracefully When You Feel OverwhelmedA conversation can become exhausting when you are monitoring every word, facial expression and pause. Social anxiety may make a simple chat feel like a…
Why you might avoid social media commenting because of rejection fearsA comment can take only a few seconds to write, yet posting it may feel like a high-stakes social event. You might read the thread several times, type a…
How to practise assertiveness without feeling aggressiveAssertiveness is the ability to express your thoughts, needs and limits clearly while respecting the other person. For someone who experiences social anxiety…
What to Do When You’re Invited Somewhere and Feel Obligated to GoAn invitation can bring two reactions at once: you may feel pleased that someone thought of you, then immediately worry about what will happen if you attend.…
How to Handle Small Talk Pressure in ElevatorsAn elevator ride can last less than a minute, yet it may feel like a social test. The confined space, silence, and lack of an obvious exit can make a simple…
Why You Might Feel Anxious After Receiving a Last-Minute InvitationA last-minute invitation can bring a rush of worry even when you like the person who invited you. You may feel pleased for a moment, then notice your stomach…
How to build a script for ordering food or making appointmentsSocial anxiety can make ordinary interactions feel unusually demanding. Ordering lunch, booking a dental check-up, or calling a medical centre may involve…
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