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Here’s Why You Can’t “Fake” Confidence If You Have Social Anxiety

Here’s Why You Can’t “Fake” Confidence If You Have Social Anxiety

by on 27. Mar, 2011 in Uncategorized

One of the most common pieces of advice people will give you for your shyness or social anxiety is to “fake” confidence. They’ll tell you to “act as if” you weren’t shy, nervous or anxious. They’ll say stuff like “Don’t be shy, just pretend to be confident.” Yeah, easy for them to say. I don’t [...]

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Overcoming Social Fears Through Progressive Desensitization

Overcoming Social Fears Through Progressive Desensitization

by on 08. Mar, 2011 in Uncategorized

Let’s get right down to it, what exactly do you need to do to overcome social fears like shyness or social anxiety? Well, it starts by facing fear. People usually are shy or socially anxious because they avoid the situations they are uncomfortable in. They run away from fear. Do you ever: Try to avoid [...]

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