Dealing with Social Anxiety can be tough but there are many things you can do to make you more comfortable in social situations. Learning to control your emotions and thoughts is not easy but it is possible to gain a considerable amount of control in little time. By making small changes to the way you react and think, you can slowly make improvements.

A good place to start is by reframing negative thoughts and experiences into positive ones. Avoid talking to yourself in a negative manner. Using the power of visualizations, practice being a pillar of confidence everyday. Gradually these positive behaviors will begin to emerge with enough practice.

Often for the sufferer, social anxiety symptoms can be triggered with just the mere thought of an embarrassing social experience. Vivid imagination and real life experiences act on the nervous system the same way. You can use this to your advantage. Next time you know that your anxiety will spring on you, vividly imagine everything going smoothly beforehand.

We’ve all had bad experiences but to dwell on past negatives is only going to make you more depressed. Don’t replay bad experiences in your head over and over again. Usually when we replay the bad experiences we make them bigger than they really are. Remember, nobody is perfect and we all make mistakes.

If you can’t stop thinking about something, use distractions; go for a run, exercise, read or bake a cake. Another idea you can try is to rerun negative experiences in your head but in a positive way. See yourself strong and confident, make it funny and bright, and see things going perfectly.

Adjust your physiology and behavior gradually; speak louder, smile more and be more direct. Think of someone who is confident and charismatic and try to imitate them. How do they stand, talk and move? What makes them appear confident? Make an effort to practice these behaviors and introduce them to your work environment.

Drinking coffee might help you perk up but it can be over stimulating and make your social anxiety worse. Herbal drinks such as chamomile are non-caffeinated and relaxing. Watch lots of comedies to help build up background happiness and also to help you unwind at the end of the day.

Applying these simple tips can help alleviate social anxiety symptoms. Be patient as changes to behavior can take time. In addition there are advanced techniques you can follow to fast-track changes. Get more answers at my blog on social anxiety.

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