Fear No More: 5 Tips To Tackle Social Anxiety

[{"selector":"#anim-c8b51f28-dd29-4318-b848-ff59e952cbf6","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-47478181-277a-4724-8b2c-92d541c0d515","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 146.04260%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Social anxiety is more than just shyness. It's an intense fear of being judged or embarrassed in social situations. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

[{"selector":"#anim-6c6a420b-1135-4495-9a19-808e006513ec","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-80eecad1-f6ab-4669-aa1b-4bf5d64bb99c","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 136.38727%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] While it is natural to feel uncomfortable in certain social situations, excessive fear can have a negative impact on your career and personal relationships. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

[{"selector":"#anim-d8ff285c-a384-4ce8-a450-aa675d3a9533","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-75059b08-447f-44b5-af44-73c65ea3b75e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 189.61157%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Check out these practical quick tips to help you tackle social anxiety and regain your confidence. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Positive Mentality

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Physical Activity

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Practice Mindfulness

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Support System

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Prioritize Sleep

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