OVERCOME SOCIAL ANXIETYStep Two: Open Up

By Candice Esposito, ND

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Suppose you could change your attitude toward your own fears and anxieties in the same way?

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“Why would I want to do that?”

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MYTH

“I have to reduce my anxiety first before I can do anything.”

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What is most important is your ability to focus your attention.

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Step Two

Open Up

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The more space you give the fears and anxieties, the less impact and influence they have on your life.

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What Opening Up is NOT

Resignation

Tolerating

“Gritting and bearing it”

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Notice

Acknowledge

Make space

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Practice.

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HomePlay:

Practice making room for your feelings. As soon as you realize you’re struggling, just run through the exercise.

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Questions

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