3 Ways to Feel Less Anxious Around People

Avoiding social situations can feel like relief…but over time, it can actually make anxiety worse.Your brain is constantly asking one question in social situations: “Do I have what it takes to handle this?” If the answer feels like “no,” you go into a threat response—anxiety, self-doubt, overthinking, exhaustion. But if you can shift how your brain sees the situation…everything changes.In this episode, I share 3 ways to do that:• Look for connections• Reduce the unknown• Accept yourself kindlyThese small shifts can move you from avoid → approach.⏱️ Timestamps01:13 – Why humans need social connection (even introverts)03:15 – The “glasses” metaphor: how perception shapes social stress05:03 – What a threat response looks like in social situations07:02 – What a challenge response looks like in social situations10:17 – Strategy #1: Look for connections14:33 – Strategy #2: Reduce the unknown18:33 – Strategy #3: Accept yourself kindly21:49 – Final thoughts: experimenting with your “glasses”For full show notes, including resources mentioned, go to: https://www.calmyourcaveman.com/episodes/3-ways-to-feel-less-anxious-around-peopleSend us Fan Mail🌐 https://www.calmyourcaveman.com