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How to dominate conversations even if you have social anxiety
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It's vital to be able to talk to people in social situations
I'm not a great example of this, but its something I'm getting better at
Here's how I've begun to overcome the racing thoughts and sweating palms
I'm not a great example of this, but its something I'm getting better at
Here's how I've begun to overcome the racing thoughts and sweating palms
1. Most importantly, be yourself
Don't try to be something you're not
Never lie and always say exactly what you want
Don't try to be something you're not
Never lie and always say exactly what you want
If you know nothing of the subject being discussed
Simply ask questions to gain further insight into someone's interests
Simply ask questions to gain further insight into someone's interests
2. Realize anxiety is simply just a feeling
And accept it for that, a feeling
It can't kill you
And accept it for that, a feeling
It can't kill you
Be conscious that you're surrounded by people just as nervous as you
They may just be more comfortable in that state of mind than you are
They may just be more comfortable in that state of mind than you are
3. Try to maintain eye contact, but don't be creepy about it
It's OK to look at their hands if they make gestures or at their body language
Definitely, DO NOT stare at the floor like I used to
They will think you've lost interest
It's OK to look at their hands if they make gestures or at their body language
Definitely, DO NOT stare at the floor like I used to
They will think you've lost interest
4. Embrace the silences
This is a good time to reflect on what's been said and think about what to say next
There doesn't always have to be someone talking the whole conversation
This is a good time to reflect on what's been said and think about what to say next
There doesn't always have to be someone talking the whole conversation
5. Know that anxiety is a sign that you're doing something important
Even having a simple conversation with someone you don't know
You're developing your communication skills
Even having a simple conversation with someone you don't know
You're developing your communication skills
6. You can dictate a conversation with a carefully worded and timed question
If a conversation is heading in a negative direction, such as someone criticizing a co-worker
Insert a question such as "What they would like the co-worker to change"
If a conversation is heading in a negative direction, such as someone criticizing a co-worker
Insert a question such as "What they would like the co-worker to change"
7. Have more face to face conversations
This is the only true way to practice your communication
And learn to overcome your stressors
This is the only true way to practice your communication
And learn to overcome your stressors
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