Once you are aware of the social
situations that cause anxiety or discomfort, you can take control of the
situation by initiating small and manageable actions to build up your confidence
and retrain yourself to enjoy social interactions. Having a plan of action will
give you an immediate boost of confidence and make you feel more in control of
your emotions. Planned exposure to the situations that cause your discomfort
will eventually cure you of your anxious feelings so you can look forward to
social interactions and actually have fun.
Action Steps:Think of a social activity you
would like to enjoy but that causes you discomfort. Begin with the situation
that causes you the most difficulty and attack it first. Plan ahead for how you
will enter the room, a few things you will say to people, how many people you
will talk to, and how long you will stay. Give yourself permission to leave
after the amount of time you committed to yourself. You will feel discomfort the
first few times you initiate your plan. But each time, talk to a few more people
and stay a bit longer. You'll notice you feel more confident with every social
event.
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