In a recent post I wrote about embracing awkward. Shortly after I realised that what I was referring to was anxiety, specifically social anxiety. I then got thinking about what being socially anxious looks like. I think when a person becomes aware of their own behaviour, they can end up amplifying it. You're sitting there … Continue reading Anxious
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Embracing awkward
For those that consider themselves to be awkward and those that are self conscious of how they appear to others, being yourself can be difficult. However, it turns out that the only way to overcome it is to embrace yourself with open arms. Awkwardness is always amplified when you focus on it. On the flipside, … Continue reading Embracing awkward
Awkward conversations
Some things are awkward to bring up but that doesn't mean that you should avoid them. Acknowledge that it will be awkward and that maybe you'll feel a little uncomfortable and then just tackle it head on. You might find out that it's not as awkward as you'd anticipated. But if it is awkward, that's … Continue reading Awkward conversations
