Exposure Exercises
Gradually exposing yourself to new social situations can help you develop better coping mechanisms. You should not avoid social situations simply because they provoke feelings of anxiety. Some self help exposure exercises might help you feel more competent and in control. Try to practice at least one new exposure exercise daily. This can include paying someone a compliment, being the first person to say hello in a new social setting, asking a stranger for directions or calling a close friend to make plans to do something together.
Visualization Exercises
Visualization is a powerful tool that can help to increase your confidence when confronting a new or uncomfortable social situation. An effective visualization exercise involves image having a positive experience or outcome to a new situation prior to encountering the event. Visualize yourself being confident and acting friendly and relaxed in the situation. There are many guided visualization video on internet that you can search for this.
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