Negative self-talk is universal with
those who feel uncomfortable socially. You spend time wondering what others are
thinking, how you look to them, and how they might be judging you. You mentally
repeat self-criticisms or linger on how fearful and shy you are. People who lack
confidence overestimate the negative perceptions of others in social situations.
They become paralyzed by their negative thoughts and further isolate themselves,
adding another heap of self-criticism and negativity on top of the initial
feelings. Of course, none of these negative thoughts help you feel more
comfortable or confident. In fact, they just reinforce feelings of self-doubt
and anxiety.
Action Steps: Write down all of the fears and
false perceptions your mental voice is telling you. Then for each fear, ask
yourself, "Is this 100 percent true? How often has this really happened?" Then
notice if there is any real evidence to support your negative thought. More than
likely, there isn't any or it's greatly exaggerated. In fact, there is probably
more evidence that negates these self-critical thoughts. Teach yourself to stop
believing your thoughts. Simply notice them without giving them
credibility.
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