As much fun as this time of year can be, it can also become overwhelming and stressful, especially if you have social anxiety and aren’t sure how you’ll cope with lots of big gatherings over the next few weeks.
One great way to tackle any anxious thoughts and feelings you may have is to repeat positive affirmations to yourself, instead of dwelling on the anxiety.
Tell yourself that you can do it and that it will be fun – and don’t forget that you can always take yourself off for some peace and quiet whenever you need. It’s important to set boundaries for yourself so if you need to duck out for a bit, don’t feel guilty. You’re only looking after yourself.
Another useful strategy to have up your sleeve is to keep yourself busy! Having something to do can help keep anxiety in check so perhaps consider offering to help the host if you’re starting to feel a little overwhelmed. This will make you feel helpful and purpose-driven, as well as giving you a good excuse to get out of long conversations if necessary.
Thinking more long term, something like hypnotherapy for social anxiety can help you address how you’re feeling, giving you the tools you need to socialise without fear.
Hypnotherapy is a combination of hypnosis and therapy, helping people to discover their inner resources so they can better achieve their life goals and ambitions.
If you feel as though social anxiety is starting to hold you back, you may find that hypnotherapy can be very beneficial. If you’d like to find out more, get in touch with us today to see how we can help.