"Social connections are an integral part of a joyful life, yet when you're held back by self-conscious thoughts and feelings, you can get stuck in a pattern of avoiding social situations. Essential Strategies for Social Anxiety provides you with an effective toolbox to face your fears and feel confident whether you're having a conversation, interviewing for a job, or speaking publicly. Drawing on a variety of practices-like CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-this guide not only teaches you all about social anxiety but also helps you employ actionable techniques to transform it. Learn to calm both body and mind, silence your inner critic, and restructure negative thoughts with practice dialogues, exposure exercises, meditation, and more"-- Provided by publisher.

Introduction -- Chapter One: Social anxiety and you -- Chapter Two: Think different, be different -- Chapter Three: Get out there -- Chapter Four: ACT and commit -- Chapter Five: Cultivate calm -- Chapter Six: Build communication skills, boost self-confidence -- Conclusion -- Resources -- References -- Index.