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4 top tips for coping with social anxiety
- Millions of people around the world experience symptoms of anxiety in social situations.
- Avoid negative coping strategies.
- Face your fears, don’t hide from them.
- Reframe your thoughts.
- Do something nice for someone.
Watch what others do. Listen to what they say; and think openly about the situation. Be objective as you observe the situation from an outside perspective. If you have trouble, assign yourself a task of learning something about the person.
How can I do better in social situations?
7 Tips to Be Less Socially Awkward Instantly
- Practice. Social skills are like any other skill — you get better with practice.
- Go for the handshake.
- Embrace the awkwardness.
- Be early.
- Take the awkwardness out of compliments.
- Choose your battles.
- Find a wingman (or woman)
2. Socialize More
- Keep A Record of Your Interactions.
- Take Big Leaps Out of Your Comfort Zone.
- Reframe Mistakes as Positive Learning Opportunities.
- Spend Time With Confident Friends.
- Meditate.
- Socialize With Everyone.
- Make Plans and Invite People.
- Practice Self-Amusement.
6 Ways to Protect Yourself Against Others’ Negative Emotions
- Recognize what’s influencing you.
- Mentally prepare yourself.
- Create a “white light” bubble or boundary.
- Get away when you can.
- In one-on-one situations, give yourself permission to set a verbal/physical boundary.
- Take the time to recover — or schedule it in.
How do you stop being awkward in social situations?
Overcoming awkwardness if you are shy or have social anxiety
- Focus on someone or something.
- Don’t try to fight your feelings.
- Ask more questions.
- Practice sharing about yourself.
- Take all opportunities to practice socializing.
- Ask yourself what a confident person would do.
- Know that people don’t know how you feel.
How can I be confident in all situations?
That can sometimes be easier said than done – but there are specific actions you can take that will help you apply these principles to being confident.
- Overcome your limiting beliefs.
- Determine what matters to you.
- Assess your top human need.
- Improve your self-talk.
- Practice gratitude.
- Change your physiology.
How can I be confident in situations?
If you’re needing to look more confident in any situation, here’s what you can do.
- Smile. According to WebMD your smile says a lot about you.
- Keep Eye Contact.
- Dress Up.
- Stay Fresh.
- Be Prepared For Anything.
- Don’t Be Afraid Of Silence.
- Go First.