How to stop being shy step by step

Do you get nervous every time you have to speak in public? Do you reject plans for fear of not knowing what to say? Do you dream of overcoming shyness? Well welcome to the shy club ✌. To those who do not raise their hand in class despite knowing the correct answer. In this post we will see some of the solutions proposed by readers of Quora. I have selected the ones that seemed most curious to me. Click here to see the original post >>What activity can I do to overcome…

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How to find a job with social anxiety

You realize that you have reached adulthood when not having a job is unacceptable. Even if you live with your parents, you're supposed to contribute financially with the bills, and that means finding a job. People with social anxiety are often accused of being lazy, having no specific goals, and constantly changing jobs. This can happen because we are running away from our own nightmare: social anxiety. I got used to having a few drinks before doing an interview, it relaxed me and I was able to turn down the voice in…

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How to maintain eye contact while talking for shy people

Do you find it difficult to make eye contact when someone is talking to you? Or perhaps you find it difficult to focus on what you are trying to say and make eye contact at the same time. I can relate with all the former. It is a more common problem than it seems and it does not only affect people with social anxiety and shy. I've never felt comfortable looking someone in the eye, it's very intimidating. When I do, and it's almost by accident, I feel like they can see…

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How to end a conversation without being rude

If you find yourself not knowing how to end a conversation, welcome to the club. The truth is that whether you are an introvert or not, having a conversation is one of the most complex human activities: we are constantly receiving and sending stimuli, trying to understand the message, tone of voice, emotions and body language. According to a research by Harvard University, the most difficult part of a conversation is ending it. In this post I will give you some tips and tricks you can use to escape from uncomfortable trivial…

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Can extroverts have social anxiety?

The first image that probably comes to mind when we hear the word extrovert is someone talking their heads off, being the center of attention and surrounded by a lot of people. On the other hand, when we think of an introvert we associate images of a quiet person, with few friends, and even insecure of himself (read here about the myths of being an introvert). It was the psychologist Carl Jung who classified these two groups based on where they find their source of energy. In short, Jung argued that crowds…

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How to study a degree with social anxiety.

Studying should not be a handicap for a person with social anxiety, until you realize that part of your grade will be measured by oral presentations, team projects and participating in class. A nightmare! While any person may feel stress or anxiety at specific times of the day, a person with social anxiety will have a persistent and irrational fear of socializing in general. Just the thought of participating in an event can trigger you, you feel very uncomfortable and find it hard to relax and have a constant fear of being…

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Traits to look for in a partner if you have social anxiety

Suffering from social anxiety can lead to isolation in the romantic field. Asking someone for their number, flirting, or simply going to an event full of single people can seem like an impossible task in the mind of a person with social anxiety. This often leads us to believe that we are destined to live a lonely life. Whenever someone asks me for advice on how to find love if they have social anxiety, I tell them to think about who they should become to attract the type of person they like.…

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I went drunk to an interview because of my social anxiety

I am not only an introvert, I'm a highly sensitive person and I have social anxiety. I don't like to speak in public. I don't want all eyes on me. When it gets really bad I forget how to breath. I don't know how to conjugate verbs and I get my tongue twisted. In other words… I make a fool of myself But the thing is, it doesn't always happen. There are times when I do feel comfortable: I can talk non-stop, express my opinions meaningfully and, above all, conjugate verbs 😅……

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How to make friends if you have social anxiety, step by step

It's not unusual to feel nervous or uncomfortable at the thought of meeting new people. However, when you have social anxiety, those feelings can be magnified. Imagine having a voice in your head that constantly says that you are not good enough and that no one else will think you are good enough. It commands you to panic in the middle of a normal conversation, your face flush when someone asks you a question, and you question every little thing you do or not do. But perhaps the hardest part of having…

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