4165: [Part 2] Do These 5 Things When Social Anxiety Has Your Tongue by Roxana Alexandru on Social Confidence
Optimal Living DailySeptember 23, 2026
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4165: [Part 2] Do These 5 Things When Social Anxiety Has Your Tongue by Roxana Alexandru on Social Confidence

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Episode 4165:

Roxana Alexandru walks through five practical moves for the moment social anxiety takes the words away: slowing down, organizing thoughts in advance, allowing silence, asking questions, and simply starting over. She explains why each one interrupts the spiral of adrenaline and negative self-talk rather than fighting it head on. Her closing point is that letting go of the expectation to sound impressive is what makes the other five work.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://introvertdear.com/news/do-these-5-things-when-social-anxiety-has-your-tongue/

Quotes to ponder:

"By speaking slowly, you give yourself extra time to dig into that amazing repertoire of words you likely hold as an introvert."

"Being honest and vulnerable are the most powerful weapons to combat social anxiety, especially when words escape you, and you feel naked and afraid."

"Always remember that the simpler the words, the more impact you make."

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