Embrace confidence―proven strategies to break free from social anxiety Social connections are an integral part of a healthy and fulfilling life, yet when you’re held back by anxious thoughts and feelings, you often try to avoid social situations. Essential Strategies for Social Anxiety provides you with an effective toolbox to face your fears and empower you to feel comfortable whether you’re just having a conversation, interviewing for a job, or speaking publicly. Drawing on a variety of practices―like CBT, ACT, and mindfulness―this guide not only teaches you all about social anxiety but also helps you employ actionable techniques to handle it. Learn to calm both body and mind, silence your inner critic, and restructure negative thoughts with practice dialogues, exposure exercises, meditation, and more. Essential Strategies for Social Anxiety features: Exercises for everyone―No matter how your social anxiety manifests, discover powerful ways to overcome it and connect with people in a more fulfilling way. Easy-to-follow advice―Each chapter covers a different approach to dealing with your social anxiety, allowing you to focus on what you feel will be most effective for you. Everyday examples―Realize you aren’t alone with real-life anecdotes that demonstrate how these techniques have helped other people dealing with social anxiety. Start down the path to a healthier and more satisfying social life with this easy-to-use guide.