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Break free from social anxiety, one step at a time
Feeling anxious around people? Not sure where to start? Then this user-friendly, practical resource might be exactly what you're looking for. This workbook helps you tackle your fear of judgment and worry about what others think of you. You'll find simple step-by-step instructions, worksheets and real-world examples to help you gain insight and control over your social anxiety.
Social Anxiety For Dummies is a solution-focused guide to creating a new mindset about social anxiety and your ability to cope with it. This book has easy-to-understand information and effective strategies to help you make positive changes in your life.
Packed with tips and tools to conquer your social anxiety
Create positive self-talk, reduce avoidance and face your fears
Discover how to deal with social situations, dating, public speaking, kids with social anxiety and workplace anxiety
Explore how positive psychology can help you live a life of meaning, with or without social anxiety
A complete guide with proven ideas, this is a jargon-free and a fun approach to gaining mastery over your social anxiety. Social Anxiety For Dummies puts you on the fast track to building your self-esteem and confidence.
Contents
Introduction. 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Social Anxiety. 5
CHAPTER 1: Understanding Social Anxiety. 7
CHAPTER 2: Spotting Social Anxiety. 17
CHAPTER 3: Exploring Where Social Anxiety Comes From. 35
CHAPTER 4: Looking at the Types of Social Anxiety. 55
CHAPTER 5: Feeling Stuck with Social Anxiety. 77
Part 2: Understanding the Social Anxiety Cycle 91
CHAPTER 6: Assessing Your Social Anxiety 93
CHAPTER 7: Identifying Your Thinking Traps 109
CHAPTER 8: Pinpointing Your Core Beliefs 131
Part 3: Overcoming Social Anxiety 143
CHAPTER 9: Getting Ready to Change 145
CHAPTER 10: Changing Your Self-Talk 157
CHAPTER 11: Facing Your Fears 175
CHAPTER 12: Using Positive Psychology to Create New Beliefs 195
CHAPTER 13: Embracing Your Social Anxiety 211
CHAPTER 14: Taking Care of Yourself 223
CHAPTER 15: Working with a Therapist 233
Part 4: Tackling Specific Types of Social Anxiety 245
CHAPTER 16: Fear of Public Speaking 247
CHAPTER 17: Social Anxiety with Dating 261
CHAPTER 18: Social Anxiety in the Workplace 277
CHAPTER 19: Children with Social Anxiety 297
Part 5: The Part of Tens 317
CHAPTER 20: Ten Famous People with Social Anxiety 319
CHAPTER 21: Ten Social Anxiety Habits to Break 327
Index 333 CHAPTER 6: Assessing Your Social Anxiety 93 CHAPTER 7: Identifying Your Thinking Traps 109 CHAPTER 8: Pinpointing Your Core Beliefs 131
