Looking for ways to work through your social anxiety?
Like anything else, it takes practice to cope or over come anxiety, but with time and dedication you can achieve success. But where to start? Try starting on a small scale – discover little things you can do to ease your worry. For example, if you were nervous about going to an event because you’re thinking about the worst thing that can happen while there, just remember that worst case scenarios usually do not happen.
If you struggle with social anxiety, you may find the following six tips helpful as you work through your social anxiety.
Ways to Work Through Your Social Anxiety
- Know that the worst-case scenario usually never happens
- Volunteer
- Push yourself
- Ask questions
- Keep showing up
- Do the strong thing and seek help
Full article at Psychology Today by Ellen Hendriksen, Ph.D