Use these clever social hacks if social situations make you feel awkward and uncomfortable. Interacting with others in a social setting is what makes us human. It sets us apart from other animals and allows us to make plans for the future, form relationships and seal business deals. But what if these types of social settings make you anxious and overwhelm you? Social…
Are you spending too much energy on trying to gain social acceptance? The desire to be liked is something we all feel, as we are social beings, and as such, we have an innate need to form relationships with other human beings. For this reason, social acceptance is quite important for us. Nonetheless, in some cases, the need to gain people’s approval could…
In this infographic, you will learn everything you need to know about overcoming social anxiety. Social anxiety is more than just being shy or getting butterflies before a social outing, speech, or interview. You might be avoiding certain situations because it causes too much stress and you might excessively worry about what people might think of you. You might limit the number of…
Social Anxiety is a disorder that impacts more than 20 million people. While many people with social anxiety are also introverts, it is not exactly the same thing. An introvert might be able to interact socially with no fears or anxiety; they simply need enough personal time to recharge after doing so. With the social anxiety disorder, sufferers have a deep-seated fear that…
Introverts are known for being shy, socially anxious reclusive; however, this isn’t necessarily true. Sure, some people may also have these traits but more often than not, it isn’t the case. The real defining point of whether somebody is an introvert or an extrovert is how they gain their energy – around people or alone. Introverts prefer to spend their time alone to…
Perfectionism... A negative trait that turns a person into an obsessive neurotic. How pessimistic!! Why not look at the good side? For example, better and more polished work results, greater organization skills and much more. If you come to a dentist, it'll be better if he checks all your teeth for cavities not just treats the aching tooth, right? And the same with…
Do you ever watch personal development videos on YouTube? I do. I used to watch them all the time and one day, about a year and a half ago, two things really struck me. 1. They’re so damn long. The ‘guru’ can take between 10 and 30 minutes, sometimes going off point, to answer the question or talk about their area of expertise.…