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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

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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Coping With Social Anxiety: 2 Sure-Fire Techniques That Work

Coping With Social Anxiety: 2 Sure-Fire Techniques That Work

It’s the moment of truth. You know you have to finally face your fears and go into a scary social situation. The question is: how can you cope with your social anxiety so it doesn’t overwhelm you? I remember when I had social anxiety. I would avoid most social situations whenever possible. When I HAD [...]

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