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1099: Classic ACP Overthinking And Social Anxiety

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In today s episode Gina discusses the vast topic of social anxiety In particular there is a focus on how overthinking can aggravate our social anxiety Advice on how to think as we go about our lives in social situations is provided to help improve your overall social functioning and well-being Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors https www theanxietycoachespodcast com sponsors Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching link ACPGroupCoaching com To learn more go to Website https www theanxietycoachespodcast com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership For 5 a month all episodes are ad-free https anxietycoaches supercast com Here s what s included for 5 month New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes Premium meditations recorded with you in mind And more fun surprises along the way All this in your favorite podcast app Quote Nothing diminishes anxiety faster than action Walter Anderson Chapters 0 26 Introduction to Social Anxiety 2 09 Strategies for Managing Social Anxiety 8 17 Overcoming Overthinking 12 05 Letting Go of Regrets 15 25 Embracing Change and Growth Summary In this episode I delve into the complexities of overthinking and social anxiety responding to the numerous inquiries I ve received from individuals of all ages grappling with these challenges It s a misconception that social anxiety only affects the younger population many adults continue to struggle with these feelings throughout their lives I explore the dynamics of social interactions particularly the feelings that arise when engaging with large groups While some individuals thrive in social settings others might find them overwhelmingly stimulating and exhausting Understanding where you fall on this spectrum is crucial for managing your social experiences effectively To combat social anxiety I ve outlined several strategies aimed at fostering a sense of calm and confidence in social situations One key suggestion is to approach your fears with curiosity rather than dread By examining the specifics of what triggers your anxiety you can begin to differentiate between rational concerns and exaggerated fears that stem from social apprehension It s essential to cultivate awareness around your feelings by reflecting on your emotions in various social contexts whether you re contending with a crowd or having a one-on-one conversation I also emphasize the importance of rational thinking as a tool against anxiety It s vital to ground yourself in the present and challenge negative predictions about social encounters Just as I have personally navigated social discomfort by reframing my thoughts I encourage you to acknowledge that you have the capacity to handle whatever may come SocialAnxiety Overthinking SelfCompassion AnxietyManagement SocialSituations IntrovertStrategies RationalThinking SelfForgiveness AnxietyRelief PersonalGrowth MentalHealthTips EmotionalWellness OvercomingFear SocialAnxietyStrategies SelfCare AnxietyCoaches Mindfulness MentalHealthSupport StressReduction PersonalDevelopment Introversion AnxietyPodcast ManagingAnxiety OvercomingNegativeThoughts FearOfSocialInteractions HandlingSocialAnxiety SelfAwareness SelfHelp AnxietyCoping AnxietyTriggers PersonalGrowthJourney MentalClarity IntrovertChallenges SocialDiscomfort AnxietyRecovery Learn more about your ad choices Visit megaphone fm adchoices

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