I had a great time at the volunteer brunch for Fallbrook Church but I get asked a lot what is it like for an introvert with social anxiety. . I’m here to tell y’all that Just because there are times I come across as very confident and outgoing, it doesn’t mean I don’t struggle inside with anxiety and negative self-talk when I want into an event alone! . I am the girl that rehearses or Reads for hours what she was going to say then be caught off guard when the conversation didn’t go as scripted. 🙅🏾‍♀️#quesweat Then #wordvomit fearing that people thought 💭 or saw me as stupid or awkward (but I’m not a mind-reader so this is just me being negative) and became even more anxious. . . . After a conversation like this, I’d ruminate over what I shoulda/woulda said for days or weeks. 🙄Now too anxious to start any new conversations🤦🏾‍♀️ . I learned to practice self compassion! And mantras with a lil less overthinking. . Try something like, “even though I’m scared, my heart ♥️ is open & full of joy to be in the moment” or “I’m a likable person, and people enjoy being around me.” . Plus just listening more made having conversations so much less pressure! This book has some great techniques to 👂 improve listening. . Anyone else have a mantra or talk to themselves?? What do you say to yourself? #selfcaresaturday #anxietymuch #blogger #personalblog #personalblogger #lifehappens #blogupdates #bloggingmyway #men #women #selflove #love #life #mentalhealth #relatableexperiences #personalexperiences #relationships #naturalhair #brownbeauties #alexa (at Fallbrook Church) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv7nM-pH2kj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wq6j80ngkaj5