How to Beat Social Stress: Overcome Social Anxiety Fast

How to Beat Social stress 





Stress is something that most people have to deal with and something we are acutely all acutely aware of. Stress is a condition of being strained which can can come from the arduous situations which we find ourselves experiencing in day to day life.

Social stress can be generally described as a situation which thwarts your relationships, self confidence and feelings of being part of a larger social group. Social stressful situations can arise in a variety of circumstances.

The stressful condition can be brought on through the social environment emanating from friendship groups, difficulties at home or perhaps even the competitive nature of a school or college environment.

There is no getting away the fact that stress is an element of modern day life. We all know this but how do we come to terms with it and tackle it each and every day.

Frequently, the issue of stress is addressed with the use of stress-reducing medications. However, it should be noted that many of these have addictive qualities and furthermore, do not act on the underlying issue which is at the heart of the stressful condition.

The Fear Social Stress Generates

It's hard to believe but a fact that many people's fear public speaking is greater than that of death? However it's not just the daunting prospect of addressing many thousands of people that brings about feelings of heightened stress. This form of stress can strike the individual in much smaller gatherings and can be truly terrifying for the person involved.

Methods to Deal With Social Stress

A successful method to address social stress is the control of your emotions. Of course this is easier said than done and may on occasion may require the individual to develop a new set of skills. One skill you may well need to develop is that of focusing on the positive performance of a particular situation as opposed to the result. 

An example could be congratulating yourself on the action of merely making a presentation rather than the details of how well it was received. You could also pay yourself on the back for attending a social gathering rather than focusing on what you actually said at the gathering. 

How you React to Social Stress

 A big problem for lot of people is their own reactions when they first start to encounter social stress. This is where the focus can start to zero in on how bad they are feeling which in turn will most likely bring about even more stress for themselves. A  good way to counteract this is by finding things to distract you can be a good way to relieve some stress. It might sound difficult but concentrating on calm slow breathing and perhaps speaking a positive affirmation to yourself such as " I am perfectly fine, all is well ". This could go a long way to keeping you in a more relaxed state.

Using Avoidance and Distraction

Another tactic you may wish to employ is simply steering clear of, and turning away from all kinds of stressful situations. Studies have indicated that the most frequent way people deal with stressful situations is by doing something they really enjoy. For example, if possible take a little time out to go for a stroll in the park, or call a friend or family member who may be able to offer a little reassurance.

So we can see when looking at the best methods of the coping with social stress for it could involve dealing with the issue by bringing about a change in the stressful situation or otherwise eradicating the situation entirely. Both of these strategies can be employed to aid you depending on the particular circumstances.

What is the Worst that can Happen?

One thing you can do is to be very clear in asking yourself "what exactly is the problem?" A good way of looking at it is saying to yourself ," what is the worst that can happen?". Once you have asked these questions you can ask yourself "is it really that bad?"

A good deal of social stress many experience is anticipating what is going to happen. However this form of jumping to conclusions and not just letting things play out can be a major part of the social anxiety suffered.

The Magic of Physical Exercise

I'm sure people who don't do  a lot of physical exercise are probably fed up with everyone telling them to do more of it. However there are so many benefits from taking regular exercise especially if you suffer from stress or anxiety that mean that you are surely missing out if you ignore it. The big secret of taking up physical exercise is to find something you love doing.

You don't have to go to the gym and pound weights for hours on end to get amazing benefits form exercise. If you don't do a lot at the moment visit a place of natural beauty and walk around for an hour or whatever you can manage right now. You'll probably be incredibly surprised how much you enjoy it.





Personally I'm a keen tennis player and cyclist. I can't tell you how much fun I have playing tennis or cycling through quiet country lanes taking in the countryside and wildlife.

You should do all you can to improve your physical well-being as this poor physical condition could possibly be contributing to your social stress. As you progress you should take your exercise regularly and this should include some cardiovascular exercise. It makes a lot of sense to steer clear or at the very least reduce your consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Using a Diary

The process of keeping a diary allows you to monitor what you have done and understand how much you have improved. It can also be a good idea if you practice  writing down your thoughts to help you understand how you are thinking.

It is a good idea to look at how you behave in certain social situations. Where previously you may have avoided speaking to strangers why not initiate a conversation with them. Just doing things like that could be something which massively improves your confidence as time goes on.

Start Something New

Starting a new hobby such as a new sport, pottery or an arts class can also be beneficial. This allows you to meet people, make friends and gain some confidence. 

Speak to Someone

One of the most difficult things concerning social stress is keeping it all to yourself. It maybe a good idea to speak to someone about your problem. This should be someone you feel comfortable speaking to. It could be someone you do not know otherwise a friend even a member of your family.

Learn How to Control Your Emotions

A successful method to address social stress is the ability to control of your emotions. On occasion may require the individual to develop a new set of skills. For instance focusing on the positive performance of a particular situation as opposed to the result.

A proportion of what constitutes social stress is the process of anticipating just what is going to happen. However this mindset of jumping to conclusions and imagining outcomes doesn't allow events to unfold naturally. If they did unfold in a natural way the vast majority of times they wouldn't be that stressful.

Conclusion

One of the most difficult things for someone suffering with social stress is action of keeping it all to yourself.  Think about speaking to someone about your problem. This should be someone you feel comfortable speaking to. It could be someone you do not know otherwise a friend even a member of your family. Whoever it is you'll probably be surprised just how much better you feel airing your problem. Other people also can offer different perspectives, insights and suggestions on how to deal with social stress.

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