One of the main reasons why anxiety comes into play is because of the thoughts of being judged by others. When in public, a great way to reduce anxiety that stems from the thoughts of being judged is to remember that everyone is a stranger. Realizing that no one knows you well enough to judge you can help to reduce anxiety levels and allow you to mingle in public without fear.
3. Connect with friendly faces.
Connecting with a friendly face in a crowd of people that is foreign reduces anxiety and creates a sense of belonging. Scan the crowd for friendly faces or smiles and focus on the positivity of those individuals to keep anxiety away.
Everyone will handle anxiety differently when it arises, but the key thing to remember is not to panic. Anxiety is often caused by fear that stems from observations of the world that aren’t real. Clear the mind, relax your breathing and realize there is nothing to fear.
3 Ways To Get Your Social Anxiety Under Control was originally published on blackdoctor.org
