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If social events fill you with dread, you're not alone! But most people are more focused on themselves than they are on you. The reality is that even if you say or do something a little awkward, people probably won't even remember it the next day. The most important thing is to stay true to yourself. Read on for more tips on how to be more socially confident and walk into the next party or event with your head held high.
This article is based on an interview with our life and relationship transition coach, Leah Morris, owner of Life Remade. Check out the full interview here.
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- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/dealing-with-loneliness-and-shyness.htm
- ↑ https://sueannkern.com/blog/how-to-calm-your-nerves-before-a-presentation/
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About This Article
Being socially confident is all about learning to deal with anxious thoughts and practicing interacting with people. If you find yourself getting anxious, try challenging those thoughts. For example, if you think someone might find you boring, ask yourself what evidence you actually have to support it. This will help you distance yourself from unhelpful thoughts and stay calm. You should also make good eye contact with people, which will help you relax around them. The more you look at people and interact with them, the more comfortable you’ll feel. If you focus on getting to know people, you’ll become less self-conscious as your perspective shifts away from yourself. Remember that practice makes perfect. Often, people seem really confident because they’re just more used to interacting with others. So get out there, expose yourself to social situations and watch yourself get more and more confident! For more tips from our co-author, including how to maintain confident body language, read on!
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