"Even in social life, you will never
make a good impression on other people until you stop thinking about what sort
of impression you're making."
~ C. S. Lewis
Lack of social confidence is a common
problem. Nearly half of all Americans claim to be shy, and nearly fifteen
million Americans have social anxiety disorder, where they experience intense,
persistent and irrational fear of social or performance situations. Wherever you
may fall on the scale of discomfort in social situations, the problem makes it
difficult to develop romantic relationships, make new friends, or interact with
work associates.
A healthy social life is not only
critical to your happiness and confidence, it's also key to your health and
longevity. Many studies suggest social relationships are just vital to your
health as other common risk factors like smoking, being sedentary or obesity.
According to research gathered by Brigham Young University, people with strong
family and social connections have a 50 percent lower risk of dying over a
certain period than do the non-social group.
When you lack confidence in social
situations, it's frustrating to hear these statistics. It feels as though you're
trapped in your fears and self-doubts, with no ability to change a situation
that can add to your health and happiness. In fact, most shy people desperately
want to have a social life. They just don't know how to escape from the feelings
holding them back. However, it is possible to boost your confidence in social
settings and feel more secure about who you are and how
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