Grow With Intention by MuchelleB The Ultimate Guide to Social Anxiety [Episode 5]
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Dec 22, 2023 This podcast explores strategies for managing social anxiety and reducing its impact. It covers topics such as accepting personal flaws, managing rumination, self-imposed exposure therapy, and challenging negative predictions. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with accepting people and minimizing time with judgmental individuals. Overall, it provides actionable steps and personal experiences to help listeners overcome social anxiety.
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From Bathroom Tears To Attending Events
- Muchelle B recounts crying in bathrooms, avoiding events, and trembling in workout classes due to social anxiety.
- She describes progress: she now attends most events and only has occasional socially anxious moments.
Shoulds, Not Self-Doubt, Drive Anxiety
- Muchelle argues that rigid "shoulds" fuel social anxiety more than simple negative self-beliefs.
- She recommends deeply observing fleeting thoughts and feelings to weaken their power.
Catch Anxiety In The Moment
- When anxiety rises in conversation, pause and notice the bodily sensations and driving beliefs without judgment.
- Observe these mental habits repeatedly to reduce their hold over time.