How to Be Yourself: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety

Anxiety is born from uncertainty, and modern communication is the apotheosis of uncertainty: three dots—someone types something, and then there’s silence… What does it mean? Did my boss reply to my email with just one word? Why? I posted a photo, and there are only views but no comments… Did I do something wrong?

From time to time each of us feels “too” and “not enough”: too strange, too awkward, too annoying, or not smart, competent, or persistent enough. And even if these inner torments stay hidden from others, the body gives us away: we blush, our palms sweat, and our hands tremble.

But you’re not the only one. Up to 40% of people consider themselves shy. They don’t know what to talk about on first dates, get lost in groups, and can’t answer their bosses. It seems that all you need is to relax and just be yourself. But it’s easier said than done, isn’t it?

Psychology doctor Ellen Hendricksen, with a touch of humor, will tell you how to change your behavior patterns and calm the inner critic that shakes our self-esteem. With this book you will:

— Determine the level of your social anxiety;
— Understand why you feel what you feel;
— Learn how to direct your attention;
— Get rid of perfectionism;
— Master effective communication techniques.