The Brain Hack That Makes Social Anxiety WAY Easier

If going to the gym, a social event, or even just leaving the house feels overwhelming, stop making the goal so big.

Try this brain hack instead:

Tell yourself, **“My only job is to show up.”**

You don’t have to stay for an hour. You don’t have to talk to anyone. You don’t even have to have a good time.

Just get dressed and walk through the door.

The first time you go somewhere unfamiliar is often the hardest. But as the place and people become more familiar, the uncertainty can start to decrease and showing up may feel easier.

It’s the same trick people use with the gym: Don’t commit to the workout. Commit to putting on your clothes and stepping inside.

Make the first goal ridiculously small.

Because sometimes the hardest part isn’t *doing the thing.*

It’s getting yourself through the door. ❤️

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Andrew McLaurin
 

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